Senior Endpoint Protection Administrator

Overview

Intelligent Waves is seeking a Senior Endpoint Protection Administrator to support Cyber Vulnerability Management operations for a critical Federal customer within the Defense Information Systems Agency environment. This role is responsible for administering and maintaining DISA-approved endpoint security tools across enterprise networks including NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS, ensuring endpoint protection compliance and alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence two days per week.

The Senior Endpoint Protection Administrator will monitor endpoint security systems, support configuration and policy management, investigate and remediate security incidents, and assist with compliance monitoring and reporting. The role also supports Change Control Board activities, coordinates troubleshooting with vendors when needed, and helps maintain the overall security posture of the enterprise environment.

Location: Maxwell AFB, Alabama
✈️ Travel: None

️ Clearance Requirement: DoD Secret

Office Requirement: Report to Maxwell AFB. (two days per work week)

Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.

ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.

Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.

Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Operations

• Operate, manage, and deploy DISA-approved endpoint security tools and components, including ESS, across isolated environments such as NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS in accordance with DoD and DISA policies and procedures.
• Monitor, maintain, and enforce endpoint protection compliance across the DISA environment throughout the system lifecycle while evaluating and resolving system performance issues impacting endpoint security operations.

Monitoring, Incident Response, and Threat Mitigation

• Monitor and report cybersecurity and insider threat activity, investigate and remediate denial-of-service incidents, and implement preventative measures to mitigate future disruptions.
• Conduct rogue system and removable storage monitoring and registration activities.

Configuration, System Administration, and Upgrades

• Configure and maintain endpoint protection components, including module installation, policy and tag creation, security scan configuration, firewall management, intrusion protection systems, and antivirus tuning.
• Facilitate endpoint protection application upgrades, updates, and configuration changes, and manage tool accounts and credentials in accordance with DISA privileged access policies.

Compliance, Reporting, and Governance

• Develop and manage custom queries, reports, and dashboards to monitor system, module, and policy compliance.
• Maintain documentation for approved mass storage devices, including removable spinning disk drives, and conduct required audits and reporting.

Collaboration and Vendor Support

• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) activities and stakeholder meetings to support change implementation.
• Coordinate Tier III vendor support and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications

Security Clearance

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience supporting endpoint security tools and cybersecurity operations.

Certifications

• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or equivalent).
• Endpoint Security Services (ESS) certification or equivalent required.

Technical Skills

• 3+ years of recent experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience Operating, managing, or deploying DISA-approved endpoint security tools, including Endpoint Security Services (ESS).
• Skilled in the investigation and resolution of cybersecurity incidents, including denial-of-service events.
• Strong knowledge in configuring and administering endpoint protection platforms, including security scan configuration, firewall management, intrusion prevention systems, and antivirus tuning.

Benefits

Intelligent Waves offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, life and disability insurance. We invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much more.

Clearance Statement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with current security clearances or those eligible to obtain one.

Equal Opportunity

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Intelligent Waves is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact humanresources@intelligentwaves.com.

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