Applications Engineer IV (EDR) in Annapolis Junction, Maryland at Quevera LLC

Quevera is seeking an Applications Engineer IV to join our team. At Quevera, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide opportunities to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll work with industry experts, take on exciting challenges, and have the creative freedom to build cutting-edge solutions, all while advancing your career in a space that truly values your skills and ideas.

HIGHLIGHT'S OF WORKING FOR QUEVERA:

Quevera employees voted Quevera as a TOP EMPLOYER in the Baltimore /DC area by the Washington for 2025 for the 5th consecutive year!

Excellent Quevera's Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision (100% Employer Paid Medical Plan)

Short/Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

Yearly $5,000 towards education/training/certification.

Employees are in control of their career path through our Career Pathway Program.

Employer paid Company Vacation Package for you and a guest!

Retirement:

Quevera will match up to 6% towards your 401K and an additional 4% profit sharing!

REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Deploy, configure, test, manage, and optimize endpoint detection and response solutions across the NSA enterprise.

Establish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EDR functionalities and lead training sessions to empower

SOC analysts in maximizing platform efficiency and threat visibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Responsible to the deployment, testing, management, and optimization of endpoint detection and response solutions. This

role involves deploying, configuring, testing, and monitoring EDR capabilities to traditional on premises and cloud

environments. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in endpoint security, cloud applications, Windows

forensics, large enterprise endpoint deployments, and SOC analyst support.

Required Experience:

•EDR Solutions: Proficient in one or more EDR platforms (Trellix HX/EDRF or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR, preferably both).

•Cloud Applications: Experience with cloud security and familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS or Azure, preferably both).

•Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud-hosted workloads using EDR solutions and understanding cloud-native security controls and logging (Microsoft

Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, AWS CoudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS GuardDuty, or AWS Security Hub). CCSP Certified Cloud Security

Professional certification or equivalent.

•Security Operations Center (SOC) Support: Experience supporting SOC functions such as assisting in monitoring, training analysts, documenting SOPs,

incident response coordination, analysis of security events, and process/procedure improvement. Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

(SOAA) or equivalent.

•Network Security: Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and intrusion detection systems (CompTIA Security+ is required).

•Windows Forensics: In-depth knowledge of Windows operation system internals, registry, and file system. Familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase, FTK,

or open-source alternatives. SANS Windows Forensic Analysis (FOR500) or equivalent

Desired Experience:

•Threat Hunting: Proactive identification and investigation of potential security threats and anomalies.

•Incident Response: Experience in managing and responding to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.

•Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Familiarity with SIEM systems for log analysis and correlation (e.g. Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel).

•Scripting and Automation: Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automating tasks and workflows.

•Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

•Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1