BigFix SME/Architect

Guidehouse Inc.
McLean, United States of America
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 248K

Job location

McLean, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Configuration Management
Continuous Integration
Linux
DevOps
Security Content Automation Protocol
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Information Technology
CIS Benchmarks
Splunk

Job description

  • Architect, engineer, and sustain DOJ's enterprise BigFix environment used for endpoint compliance and configuration management across all Components except FBI.

  • Primary Subject Matter expert for the platform, including driving the use of new features, leading major upgrades, assessing functionality gaps, and communicating with the customer base.

  • Provide Tier 2/3 engineering support, including advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and remediation for BigFix platform issues within the Federal Secure Enclave.

  • Lead platform upgrades, patching cycles, module deployments, and capability enhancements in coordination with infrastructure teams and HCL (or HCL-approved partners).

  • Develop custom fixlets, automation scripts, baselines, dashboards, and compliance content tailored to mission needs.

  • Engage directly with DOJ Components to gather requirements, resolve issues, and advise on endpoint compliance strategy and BigFix best practices.

  • Maintain authoritative engineering documentation, SOPs, configuration baselines, and change control artifacts.

  • Support audits, reporting, and compliance activities aligned with DOJ security standards and enclave governance.

  • Drive long-term roadmap planning, architectural improvements, and modernization initiatives for the DOJ enterprise BigFix platform.

Requirements

  • Must be US Citizen.

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

  • 8+ years of experience designing and architecting highly complex IT systems

  • Demonstrated SME-level mastery of HCL BigFix, including architecture, engineering, lifecycle management, and custom content development.

  • Proven experience delivering Tier 2/3 support for large-scale endpoint management or security systems.

  • Hands-on experience operating in secure enclave or high-side environments.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise compliance (patching, vulnerability management, configuration enforcement).

  • Ability to lead architecture forums, component discussions, and cross-functional technical engagements.

  • Experience working with platform vendors such as HCL or HCL-approved partners.

  • Ability to communicate excellently for interfacing with DOJ Components and senior technical stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Prior experience supporting DOJ Components, federal law enforcement, or IC mission environments.

  • BigFix Administrator or Specialist certifications.

  • Familiarity with:

  • STIGs, NIST 800-53, SCAP, CIS Benchmarks

  • SIEM integrations (Splunk, Elastic, etc.)

  • Automation, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines

  • Windows/Linux hardening and enterprise security tooling

  • Experience designing BigFix deployments in virtualized or multi-enclave architectures.

Benefits & conditions

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

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