Sr. Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Engineer (Huntsville)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base or Huntsville, AL – Redstone Arsenal
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Sr. Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for endpoint security across the enterprise, ensure compliance, strengthen cyber defenses, and oversee the design and performance of the Trellix Endpoint Security environment and related cybersecurity tools.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Sr. ESS Engineer will:

• Lead a team of engineers ensuring the security and compliance of all endpoints within the MDA

• Be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the endpoint security infrastructure, with a primary focus on Trellix Endpoint Security

• Provide operational and maintenance support for cybersecurity applications within the MDA environment

• Obtain required training and certifications to manage privileged accounts and perform O&M tasks

• Administer and maintain the cybersecurity suite, including account management, patching, troubleshooting, and deployment

• Plan and implement new cybersecurity tools to enhance overall security posture

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues independently or collaboratively

• Generate after-action, root cause, status, and activity reports

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures

• Lead and mentor ESS Engineers, coordinate patching, troubleshooting, compliance activities, and support after-hours maintenance as needed

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

• Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

• Must have 6, or more, years of directly related Endpoint Security experience

• Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role

• Must have, or obtain within 3 months of start date, an HBSS administrator training certification

• Must be able to support after-hour and weekend work, as needed

• Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on site 4+ days per week

• Must have a current Security+ and be enrolled in Continuing Education (CE)

• Must have, or be able to obtain, an active Secret Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience managing and leading a team of engineers

• Have experience with Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) such as Trellix (formerly McAfee), Tanium, or Elastic

• Have an advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices

• Have experience with Windows and/or Linux environment troubleshooting

• Have experience with STIGs, IAVMs, CTOs, OPORDs, and DISA Endpoint Security requirements

• Be familiar with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)

• Have experience working in a DoD environment

• Have experience with Network Discovery tools, vulnerability discovery and remediation, virtualization technologies (Citrix, VDI, Cisco, Linux/UNIX, VMware), scripting, firewall rules, and SQL Server tuning and administration

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single commitment: Excellence, Period.
You will support mission-critical cyber operations, lead engineering teams, and strengthen enterprise security for national defense.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Career advancement tied to mission impact

• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.