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HBSS Engineer/Administrator

Apex Systems
Chantilly, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
Job#: 3039196

Job Description:

HBSS Engineer/Administrator

Location: Chantilly, Virginia (On-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated engineers to support geographically dispersed systems that integrate Linux and Microsoft services. This role focuses on operating and optimizing Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security Solution in a Microsoft Windows Server environment. The selected candidate will design, support, and harden solutions throughout the project lifecycle within a large-scale, multi-domain enterprise environment, embracing a DevOps model.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide McAfee HBSS Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) support across various environments.
  • Perform performance tuning for systems and troubleshoot HBSS components.
  • Deploy, maintain, and tune McAfee clients to meet current and future standards.
  • Monitor HBSS software to ensure clients and servers are operational and reporting properly.
  • Ensure the environment is updated according to established standards and guidelines.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot management systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
  • Must possess a CompTIA Security certification or a similar IAT Level II certification.
  • Experience in McAfee HBSS ESS design and management.
  • Expert-level knowledge of McAfee ePO and strong experience with the McAfee HBSS ecosystem, including modules such as HIPS, DLP, and VSE.
  • Hands-on experience with policy creation, tuning, and exclusions for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and VSE.
  • Knowledge of using and applying vulnerability assessment tools, including Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, and SRGs.
  • Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning, administration, and maintenance.
  • Exposure to both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
  • Experience managing work tasks using ticketing systems such as JIRA or ServiceNow.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course.
  • Completion of DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course.
  • Experience engineering or administering workloads in cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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