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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IS/IT Specialist - HBSS - **Company:** PIONEER TECHNOLOGIES INC. - **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Antivirus Softwares, Apache HTTP Server, Cyber Security, Databases, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Information Services (IIS), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), PostgreSQL, McAfee VirusScan, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Oracle (Applications), Zero Trust Network Access, Web Application Security, SQL Databases, Computer Networking Systems, Transport Layer Security, Identity Services Engine, Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, Network Server, McAfee EPolicy, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7656d4548ff02e8f ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems OR five years of experience, (Minimum) * Current CompTIA Security+ certification (Required) * 5+ years of relevant HBSS experience, preferably within DoD environments (Minimum), Five plus (5+) years of recent experience with: * Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) applications and systems, networks, and databases. * DoD RMF, ACAS, vulnerability scanning, anti-virus, and other security tools/applications. * Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Points, and Visio. * Having following skills is a PLUS: * Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance. * Experience working with the Joint Staff (JS) and COCOMs., * Host-based security system: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * CompTIA Security+ (Required) ## Description PioneerTech is looking for a Senior IT Specialist - HBSS to lead technical projects and endpoint security initiatives for the Department of Defense (DoD)., * Provide expert-level design, development, implementation, and sustainment of Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) and modern endpoint security solutions. * Utilize structured system development lifecycle processes for planning, managing, and documenting high-priority security project activities. * Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for enterprise-wide Information Technology and Cybersecurity consulting. * Configure and maintain network systems, including servers, security appliances, and client-side hardware/software. * Execute complex troubleshooting for Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), McAfee/Trellix ENS, Firewall configurations, and STIG compliance requirements. * Manage SQL Databases, Oracle, Postgres, IIS, Apache, DNS, and Group Policy configurations. * Implement and maintain encryption standards, including SSL, TLS, and IPsec. * Conduct comprehensive Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for Joint Staff J7 networks. * Lead the integration, operation, and optimization of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Microsoft Defender for Joint Staff J7 Networks. * Manage Zero Trust implementation, including Forescout or approved replacement tools, for network visibility and access control. * Manage and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for enterprise network security. * Oversee the installation and maintenance of email/web security gateway virtual appliances. 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