Endpoint Security Engineer

<p data-start="61" data-end="254"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This role is a hands-on Windows Endpoint Security Specialist supporting a Cisco ISE team, focused on endpoint compliance, posture validation, and automated remediation.</span></p> <p data-start="61" data-end="254"> </p> <p data-start="261" data-end="286"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="261" data-end="286">Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="288" data-end="1306"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1wygobc" data-start="288" data-end="471"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop, test, and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate endpoint compliance validation, data collection, and reporting aligned with security and DISA STIG requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="frqh7v" data-start="472" data-end="649"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Design and implement automated remediation scripts to restore non-compliant endpoints to required baselines, including STIG configurations and endpoint security agent health</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="12grp3" data-start="650" data-end="765"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deploy and manage remediation solutions through Cisco Secure Client to support automated compliance enforcement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1flw33t" data-start="766" data-end="903"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collaborate with Cisco ISE engineers to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot posture assessment workflows and NAC policy enforcement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="yw2agr" data-start="904" data-end="1012"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Investigate and resolve endpoint-side issues impacting network access compliance and client provisioning</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="18n7p0f" data-start="1013" data-end="1115"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Correlate vulnerability scan results with endpoint configuration gaps to drive remediation efforts</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1e7frek" data-start="1116" data-end="1223"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Validate and monitor patch management systems (WSUS, SCCM, Intune) to ensure endpoint update compliance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="lxbhxo" data-start="1224" data-end="1306"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support endpoint certificate management and PKI-related requirements as needed</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  *This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <strong>Required Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance.  </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!-- [if !supportLists]-->Advanced PowerShell scripting for automated compliance checks (registry, services, file permissions)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[endif]-->PowerShell scripting for automated remediation of non-compliant endpoint configurations and STIG settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to create scripts for data gathering and compliance status reporting</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deep knowledge of Windows endpoint internals and endpoint security tooling</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong EPP/EDR experience, including validating agent install status, service health, versioning, and signature/definition updates</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience configuring and auditing host-based firewalls (Windows Defender Firewall)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding of data-at-rest encryption and verification methods (e.g., BitLocker)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarity with application whitelisting/application control concepts and enforcement</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to interpret vulnerability scan results and correlate them with endpoint configuration and STIG findings</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Practical experience auditing and implementing DISA STIG requirements for Windows endpoints</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proficiency with Cisco ISE posture assessment and policy configuration for endpoint compliance</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to integrate endpoints with ISE for posture/NAC and troubleshoot posture/client provisioning issues</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding of patch management processes and validating patching agent health (WSUS, SCCM, Intune)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working knowledge of PKI/certificate management on endpoints, including trusted root certificates<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><!--[endif]--></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong> Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology or 7 years related experience.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience working in a DoD healthcare IT environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position-x: initial; background-position-y: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Why Work for Us?</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong>Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We offer:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Got a big idea? At Core4ce, <em>The Forge</em> gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status</em></span></p>

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