Forescout Engineer

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Forescout Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting mission-critical client operations. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to develop, implement, and maintain security solutions that ensure the integrity and reliability of enterprise systems across multiple classification domains. Your contributions will directly enhance the security posture of our client's cyber environment by managing Forescout and related cybersecurity tools in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance required, with eligibility to undergo a security investigation and meet access requirements for classified information.

Onsite Requirements

• Ability to support on-site operations as needed, with flexibility to engage in potential travel or on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Forescout security platform and associated cyber tools.
• Support and administer Windows, UNIX, and Linux server systems across multiple classification domains.
• Manage and monitor enterprise systems for operational reliability and security.
• Configure network security devices, including Firewalls, and support integration of security suites such as Host-based Security Systems or Endpoint Security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on systems engineering, solution design, and system administration tasks.
• Analyze root causes of complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Lead technical tasks, projects, or teams as needed, providing guidance to junior staff.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Forescout administrator.
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, or maintaining Forescout environments.
• Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework processes.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• High school diploma or GED.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification such as CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Sec , CND, or SSCP.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support certification within 30 days of employment.

Nice to Have

• Experience operating and maintaining Windows and Linux servers.
• Background as a network administrator or systems engineer.
• Familiarity with tools such as Gigamon, FireEye, Ansible, EnCase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMware.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash.
• Experience managing Windows policies via Active Directory.
• Ability to create and interpret system and network diagrams.
• Knowledge of technology stacks including networking, application frameworks, databases, and vendor-specific solutions.
• Proficiency with Git, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Visio for documentation and workflow management.