Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Endpoint Security, Endpoint Security Solutions, Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as an Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As an ESS Systems Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in supporting cybersecurity operations and enterprise endpoint protection on the CITS contract

The ESS Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering, deploying, integrating, and sustaining USCENTCOM’s Endpoint Security Solutions across enterprise networks. This role ensures comprehensive protection of workstations, servers, and mission systems through the implementation and maintenance of endpoint security technologies such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), host-based intrusion prevention (HIPS), endpoint encryption, device control, and vulnerability management agents. The engineer will support capability development, lifecycle management, and modernization efforts across both pre-production and production environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint security solutions including EDR, HIPS, encryption, device control, and vulnerability management agents.

• Monitor endpoint security platforms for performance, health, and security events; provide proactive recommendations for optimization.

• Analyze endpoint alerts, suspicious activity, and security incidents; support triage, investigation, and remediation.

• Integrate endpoint security solutions with enterprise systems, SIEM platforms, and cybersecurity workflows.

• Support lab-based testing, validation, and integration of new endpoint security technologies prior to enterprise rollout.

• Develop and maintain documentation for endpoint security configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to implement enterprise-wide endpoint protection enhancements.

• Assist in vulnerability management activities, including agent deployment, scanning, reporting, and remediation coordination.

• Participate in security audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation activities related to endpoint security.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and other IT personnel.

• Engage with vendors to resolve technical issues, evaluate new capabilities, and support lifecycle management.

• Conduct system upgrades, patching, and maintenance to ensure endpoint security tools remain current and effective.

• Support enterprise modernization initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance endpoint security operations.

• Produce reports, dashboards, and data sets to support leadership decision making and continuous improvement efforts.

• Assist in the design and implementation of new endpoint security capabilities to strengthen enterprise defense.

• Participate in capacity planning for endpoint security tools and supporting infrastructure.

• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance endpoint protection, performance, and availability.

• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on endpoint security best practices and secure configuration management.

• Support lifecycle testing, integration, and validation of emerging endpoint security technologies within lab environments.

• Contribute to cybersecurity modernization efforts by identifying innovative approaches to improve automation, orchestration, and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have:

• Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III Certification

• Experience: 8+ years of related experience