What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host Based Security System (HBSS) Administrator position at PingWind?
Location : Adelphi, MD
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Required Clearance : Top Secret
Certifications : IAM II Level; DISA HBSS
Required Education : Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Required Experience : Minimum of 8 years of experience in HBSS administration, endpoint security, or a related field
Description
PingWind is seeking an HBSS Administrator who is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) within the organization. This role involves ensuring the security and integrity of endpoint systems by implementing and managing security policies and monitoring compliance.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and configure HBSS components, including McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and other related modules.
- Develop and implement security policies, rules, and signatures for HBSS to protect endpoint systems from threats.
- Monitor and maintain the health and performance of HBSS infrastructure.
- Apply patches and updates to HBSS components to ensure they are up-to-date and secure.
- Perform regular backups and ensure the integrity of HBSS data.
- Monitor alerts and events generated by HBSS to identify potential security incidents.
- Investigate and respond to HBSS alerts, coordinating with the incident response team as necessary.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to HBSS components and policies.
- Ensure HBSS deployment and operations comply with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs).
- Generate and review reports on HBSS activity, compliance status, and security incidents.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include :
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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