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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forescout Engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** East Riverdale, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,800.0 - $257,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Data Normalization, Data Security, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Network Topologies, Systems Analysis, Information Technology Operations, Internet Protocol, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Data Management, Computer Network Operations, Forescout, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, ArcSight Event Correlation, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/forescout-engineer-riverdale-md--1d83f7b9-d2ea-4a65-a617-a57c9ced8514 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including performing basic troubleshooting and installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades * Experience with the deployment or daily maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances * Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies * Experience with network engineering, including physical or logical such as installation and activation of ports, configuration of switches, and LANS, VLANS, and network FW, or appliances or network administration services such as Active Directory, Guests LANS, and domain management * Knowledge of multidomain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam * Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or Associate, GCED, GCIH, CCSP Certification within 30 days of start date * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date Nice If You Have: * Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems * Ability to install and deploy ForeScout in a multidomain customer environment * Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk * Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation * Ability to be a self-starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including for coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations * ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA) or ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE) Certifications, Access Authorization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Biometrics, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Networks, Computer Security, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Collection, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Enterprise Data Integration, Establish Priorities, Event Correlation, GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler, Government, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Security Analysis, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Splunk, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Thought Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Wheel/Front-End Loader, Wide Area Network (WAN), Work From Home, Writing Skills ## Description On our expert team, you'll perform work focused on implementing and operating next generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. You'll perform hands-on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber defense tools and technologies and apply in-depth defense strategies to large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritize response actions, and develop effective countermeasures. You'll apply thought leadership in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment to solve complex security challenges. You will lead a team as they engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge network engineering, Active Directory, and system administration. In this role, you'll closely impact mission success, protecting data and networks from malicious payloads and actors. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect our nation's most sensitive capabilities. 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