Host Based Security Solutions Analyst

General information

Requisition # R63769 Locations USA-CA-San Diego Posting Date 10/17/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Host Based Security Solutions Analyst to join our team in San Diego, CA. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build, configure, administer, and maintain HBSS Firewalls in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides/ Security Requirement Guidelines (STIG/SRG) guidance, applicable Task orders, and best security practices

• Perform system administration of HBSS servers, including ePolicy Orchestrator upgrades and client product patches

• Review policies and exceptions for the various HBSS modules and provide best practice recommendations

• Deploy and sustain the full capabilities of HBSS to all enterprise-wide managed systems including, but not limited to, agent deployments, policy enforcement, reporting and compliance

• Maintain HBSS compliance with DISA, US Cyber Command, and Combatant Command operations orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), Change Tasking Orders (CTOs), and other DoD configuration compliance requirements

• Provide guidance in all aspects of network security support to include account setups, port enabling, deploying, and loading agents, policies, and modules

• Support the Cyber Security Team to ensure security architecture, design, and implementation is in accordance with DoD Regulations and other governing documents

• Engage in hands-on lab testing and development for problem resolution, new product reporting, or technical functionality

• Installing and configuring required Trellix products, including but not limited to Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client, ENS Firewall, Threat Prevention, Rogue System Detectors on enterprise Microsoft and Linux endpoints; maintaining ma ware security compliance and troubleshooting/resolving issues remotely via the Trellix ePO console; support system administrators with resolving desktop or server problems and requests such as software installs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant security solutions experience

• Experience with building, configuring, administering, and or maintaining HBSS Firewalls in accordance with STIG/SRG guidance,