McAfee HBSS Engineering & Administration - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Network Engineering
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Host Based Security System (HBSS)

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (EPO)

McAfee HBSS

REQ#: RQ193850
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

McAfee HBSS/ESS Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated engineers with a passion for learning to support a geographically dispersed, state-of-the-art system that seamlessly integrates Linux and Microsoft services. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in operating and optimizing Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) within a Microsoft Windows Server environment. A strong working knowledge of HBSS and the McAfee solution suite is essential for success in this role.

Role Overview

The selected candidate will design and implement solutions within a large-scale, multi-domain enterprise Windows Server and Desktop environment, including select hybrid domains with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) integration. Operating within a DevOps framework, engineers will be responsible for the full IT project lifecycle, including:

  • Refining requirements
  • Developing design documentation
  • Creating installation and deployment plans
  • Providing operations and maintenance (O&M) support
  • Project assignments will vary based on skill level and may include:
  • Engineering geographically dispersed services
  • Integrating solutions into public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
  • Implementing automation-driven configuration management
  • Ensuring compliance with security and SCAP standards

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide McAfee HBSS/ESS support across multiple classification levels
  • Optimize system performance and troubleshoot HBSS components within complex environments
  • Deploy, maintain, and configure McAfee clients to align with evolving standards
  • Monitor HBSS software to ensure operational integrity and proper reporting
  • Maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and guidelines
  • Manage and troubleshoot HBSS-related management systems

Required Skills & Experience

  • Expertise in McAfee HBSS/ESS design and management
  • Advanced knowledge of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)
  • Experience with HBSS modules, including:
      - McAfee Agent (MA)
      - Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)
      - Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
      - Policy Auditor (PA)
      - VirusScan Enterprise (VSE)
      - Rogue System Detection (RSD)
      - Asset Baseline Monitor (ABM)
      - Asset Configuration Compliance Module (ACCM)
  • Proficiency in policy analysis for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and intrusion prevention exclusions
  • Experience using vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, checklists, and SRGs
  • Administration and maintenance of ACAS Security Center and ACAS Nessus scanner
  • Experience with:
    - Microsoft or RHEL system engineering and administration (preferred)
      - Cloud-based PaaS solutions (AWS or Azure) (preferred)
      - Work management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow)

Certifications & Clearance

Required: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT Level II DoD 8570)

Preferred:

DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course

DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

Location: On-site at customer location

US Citizenship Required

Why Join GDIT?

At GDIT, we invest in our employees and provide opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Benefits include:

401(k) match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Dedicated internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Join us and take your career to the next level in a mission-critical environment.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security + certified (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) - CompTIA

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.