A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking an Antivirus Engineer in McLean, Virginia, to focus on supporting enterprise endpoint security operations, particularly Microsoft Defender.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Full-time
- Hours: Standard business (40 per week)
- Setting: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)
Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and resolving Microsoft Defender performance issues
- Configuring and deploying security policies using Intune, MECM, and Ansible
- Conducting network diagnostics and telemetry troubleshooting
- Ensuring compliance with security governance standards
- Improving security posture through assessments and recommendations
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in Endpoint Security Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Expertise in Microsoft Defender troubleshooting
- Experience with Intune, MECM, and Ansible
- Proficiency in KQL and telemetry validation
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
Desired Skills:
- Experience in large enterprise environments
- Master's Degree in a related field
- Certifications in Cybersecurity
- Experience with Secure Configuration Baselines
