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Cybersecurity Tools Administrator
Springfield, VA • On-site
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago
SAIC rating
7.9
Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
80th of 226 rated it services
Job description
SAIC is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Tools Administrator to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. This role focuses on implementing, administering, and optimizing cybersecurity toolsets centered onTrellixEndpoint Security (ENS) andintegrated capabilities such as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Detection & Response (NDR), and malware protection. The administrator will manage policy, deployment, health/compliance, telemetry, and integrations with SIEM/SOAR to strengthen enterprise security posture.
All work is performed on-site in Springfield, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO): configure policies, tasks, and client assignments; perform agent deployment/updates; monitor health and compliance across Windows/Linux endpoints.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity toolsets including ESS/ENS, EDR, NDR, and malware protection; tune detections and containment to reduce false positives while improving fidelity.
- Integrate endpoint tools with enterprise SIEM/SOAR (e.g., Splunk) and vulnerability management stacks (e.g., Nessus/ACAS) to enable unified visibility, correlation, and automated response.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs for endpoint coverage, policy compliance, threat activity, and vulnerability remediation progress.
- Conduct enterprise-wide agent posture checks; remediate orphaned agents, stale policies, connectivity issues, and broken update channels.
- Author and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), change records, and implementation plans; follow standardized test, certification, and deployment procedures.
- Support incident response by providing endpoint forensics, containment actions (e.g., DAC), isolation, and IOC sweep capability; assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, and Cybersecurity personnel to assess risks, validate configurations, and enforce security controls in accordance with RMF/NIST 800-53.
- Ensure tool and control configuration compliance; review change requests; validate effectiveness of security controls across virtualized Windows/Linux servers and enterprise networks.
- Maintain detailed documentation including release notes, configuration baselines, incident investigations, and compliance/authorization artifacts.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in related field and 2-9+ years of experience OR;
- Masters degree in related field and 0-7+ years of experience OR;
- High School diploma or equivalent and 6-13+ years of experience.
Certifications (CWF Requirements):
- Candidates must satisfyCybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF)ID 521 (Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist, Intermediate Level)requirements, as outlined byNavy COOL.
This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifyingcertifications: - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- CompTIA Cloud+.
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).
- CompTIA PenTest+.
- CompTIA Security+.
- GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON).
- GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID).
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC).
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
OR This requirement can be met through:
- ABachelor's Degreein Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Experience:
- 2-5 yearsof experience administering enterprise cybersecurity tools (e.g., Trellix ePO/ENS, EDR/NDR) and performing endpoint/security operations in an enterprise IT environment.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency administering Trellix ePO and ENS/ESS; familiarity with Dynamic Application Containment (DAC), IOC sweep, and endpoint isolation.
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and processes (NIST 800-53, RMF, ICD 503).
- Solid knowledge of Windows/Linux security configurations, AD-integrated deployments, and enterprise network concepts.
- Familiarity with incident response procedures, log analysis, and database/server hardening.
Clearance Requirement:
- ActiveTS/SCIclearance with the ability to obtain and maintain aTS/SCI with CI Poly.
Work Environment and Notes:
- On-site Work:All work must be conducted on-site in Springfield, VA.
- Program Scope:Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualized Windows/Linux servers, databases, and comprehensive networking layers.
- Subcontractor Role:Roles and responsibilities are defined per the subcontract agreement, with salary based on competitive market rates and role-specific requirements.
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