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# Systems Engineer 3 (EDR)

- **Company:** Avid Technology Professionals, LLC
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Linux, File Systems, Identity and Access Management, System Center Configuration Manager, Kusto Query Language, Microsoft InTune, Azure Security Center, Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Fireeye
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9033559/systems-engineer-3-edr

## About the Role

Required:*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 air-gapped 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.

Desired:*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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