Hybrid DfE Support - ZTA bei Nexthreat.com
Nexthreat.com · Washington, DC, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Optionales Büro in Washington, DC
Job Title: DfE Support
Location: Washington, DC
Time Type: Full-time
Potential for Telework: Position eligible for telework upon approval however must be able to attend GPO IT SEC scheduled and as-needed-unscheduled in-person meeting(s).
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Candidates will be required to pass a GPO public trust background check ahead of onboarding.
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Position Overview:
NexThreat is seeking a highly skilled DfE (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint) Support Specialist to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) IT Security division in developing, maintaining, and maturing their Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives. This role involves providing expert consultation, technical support, and operational support for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and other security tools, ensuring their integration, operation, and upgrade within the GPO cybersecurity environment.
The DfE Support Specialist will work as part of a government staff augmentation effort, providing non-personal services to help assess GPO's current cybersecurity posture, support incident response, and enhance cyber hygiene in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 14028.
Key Responsibilities:
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DfE):
o Operate, maintain, and support Microsoft Defender for Endpoint software deployment, configuration, and upgrades.
o Conduct continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities using DfE.
o Develop and implement strategies to optimize the use of DfE in safeguarding GPO endpoints.
Support & Maintenance of Security Tools:
o Support the operational readiness of integrated security platforms, including but not limited to:
§ Microsoft Sentinel
§ Microsoft Azure
§ Xacta 360/IO
§ Zscaler
§ FedRamp
§ Cloudflare
§ NetWitness
§ Tenable IO
§ Nexpose
§ Armis
§ Trellix HX/CM
§ ServiceNow
o Support upgrades, configuration changes, and troubleshooting for these tools.
Assessment & Planning:
o Assist GPO in developing plans to assess and improve the current cybersecurity posture.
o Contribute to strategies for implementing a full Zero Trust Architecture, aligned with EO 14028 (3)(b)(ii).
Qualifications & Experience:
Education & Certifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
o Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Defender certifications, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are preferred.
Experience:
o Minimum of 3 years’ working knowledge of GCC-H/GCC environments and security requirements.
o Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DfE).
o Experience with supporting and maintaining security and monitoring tools listed above.
Technical Skills:
o Deep knowledge of endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
o Familiarity with cloud security platforms, SIEM/SOAR solutions, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity best practices.
o Ability to support complex security environments and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
