Cybersecurity Endpoint Security Engineer at CompQsoft Inc. – New Orleans, Louisiana

Title: Cybersecurity Endpoint Security Engineer

Location: 2251 Lakeshore Dr- New Orleans, LA

Clearance: Active Secret or Higher

Duration: Long Term

Certification: IAT LEVEL 2

We’re seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Endpoint Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical in protecting and defending enterprise endpoints across Windows, Linux, and cloud-based environments within a DoD cybersecurity framework. The right candidate brings at least 5 years of hands-on experience in endpoint security and a strong working knowledge of Zero Trust principles.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, deploy, and optimize endpoint security solutions across Linux, Microsoft Windows, and cloud environments.
• Operate, tune, and troubleshoot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Trellix suite (ePO, ENS, DLP, etc.).
• Operate, tune and troubleshoot ForeScout.
• Provide technical expertise with Host-Based Security System (HBSS), Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Support endpoint monitoring, detection, and response activities in compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Apply and integrate Zero Trust security models across endpoint and cloud-based architectures.
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, and drive remediation actions with system owners.
• Collaborate with SOC, compliance, cloud, and system engineering teams to ensure secure configurations and continuous monitoring.
• Document processes, develop playbooks, and share expertise across the cybersecurity team.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity endpoint protection roles.
• High proficiency in both Linux OS and Microsoft Windows administration.
• Strong experience with endpoint security platforms and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in cloud-based environments (AWS or similar).
• Familiarity with HBSS, EPP, ACAS, and other endpoint security tools in the federal/DoD ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with MDE, Trellix ePO/ENS/DLP, and ForeScout.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Zero Trust principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint and cloud endpoint issues, providing root cause analysis.
• Ability to script in one or more of the following languages: Poweshell, Python, Bash, or others.
• Strong communication skills to work across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT II/III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CASP+).
• Secret Clearance
• BS Degree in a technical field, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Previous experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as STIGs, RMF, and advanced Zero Trust adoption roadmaps.