Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer (Level 3) serves as a principal technical leader and subject matter expert within the National Security Agency's Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Program. Operating in a highly classified, multi-domain infrastructure, the successful candidate will drive the strategic architectural design, end-to-end integration, deployment, and optimization of premier endpoint security platforms, specifically Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Trellix HX. This critical role bridges high-level systems architecture with operational defense capabilities, ensuring total endpoint visibility, robust threat containment, and resilient configuration management across all enterprise and mission-critical assets to defend national security infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats., * The Systems Engineer 3 is responsible for leading the lifecycle engineering and scale-out architecture of MDE and Trellix HX across hybrid environments, including on-premises, cloud, and virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI). This includes authoring complex system engineering and implementation plans, tuning agent configurations and exclusion policies to eliminate mission friction, and monitoring overall endpoint health at scale. The engineer will collaborate closely with threat hunting and intelligence analysts to translate actionable threat intelligence into custom technical indicators of compromise (IOCs), utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL) and YARA rules. Additionally, the individual will act as a primary technical advisor to Government stakeholders on system risks and engineering considerations, provide advanced forensic support to the SOC during critical high-priority incidents, and actively mentor junior and mid-level engineering personnel within the program.

Do you have experience in macOS?, * Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Expertise: Proven engineering experience with MDE architecture, deployment strategies via MECM/SCCM or Intune, policy ring management, and advanced hunting using Kusto Query Language (KQL).

• Trellix HX Expertise: Demonstrated experience engineering, deploying, and managing Trellix HX (formerly FireEye) controllers and agents within airgapped or highly restricted networks, including the creation of OpenIOC and YARA rules.
• Operating System & Forensic Knowledge: In-depth technical understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals, including file systems, registry structures, and process execution mechanics.
• Professional Standards: Compliance with DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III baseline certifications., * Vendor Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or Trellix Certified Engineering credentials. *Methodologies & Toolsets: Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Cameo, and workflow management within the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Technical Frameworks: Familiarity with NSA Technical Manual Standards (e.g., NSA DS-89) and defense-in-depth engineering principles.
• Core Competencies: Strong record of team collaboration, exceptional transparency in managing high-consequence infrastructure, and an aptitude for developing technical leadership pipelines.

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• Referral program
• Military leave
• AD&D insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, Competitive Pay- We maximize your income potential by passing through as much earned revenue as possible, giving you more control of your hard-earned money.

Health Insurance- Our unique take on healthcare benefits gives you full control of your coverage. Evlos pays 100% for employee-only medical plans + offers voluntary employee paid dental and vision. You're also enrolled in STD, LTD, AD&D and life insurance at no cost to you.

401k- Regardless of your own contributions, Evlos contributes up to 10% of your income into your retirement account.

Paid Time Off- We believe in a healthy work-life balance. Our standard accrual for each hour you work earns approximately 6 weeks of PTO per year with 40 hours fronted on date of hire. We offer additional leave for maternity leave, paternity leave, military leave, jury duty and bereavement leave.

Company Profit Sharing- Our success is directly tied to your hard work, so we spread the wealth with YOU. Tenure-based profit sharing is paid out annually.

Professional Development- Employees can be reimbursed up to $5,250 per year for pro dev expenses. This includes 40 hours of study time every year.

Well Tech Benefit- Employees can submit for reimbursement towards wellness and tech related expenses.

Referral Bonus- Our unique Referral Bonus Program is the gift that keeps giving! In addition to a referral bonus, you will continue to receive a bonus on each hired referral twice a year for the duration of their tenure with us!

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