Sr. Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Engineer (Colorado Springs)
Company: LAUNCHTECH
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location: Colorado Springs, CO –
Schriever Space Force Base or Huntsville, AL – Redstone Arsenal
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher) Travel
Required: Up to 10% LaunchTech is seeking a Sr. Endpoint Security
Solution (ESS) Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency
(MDA). In this role, you will lead a team of engineers responsible
for endpoint security across the enterprise, ensure compliance,
strengthen cyber defenses, and oversee the design and performance
of the Trellix Endpoint Security environment and related
cybersecurity tools. What You’ll Be Doing The Sr. ESS Engineer
will: Lead a team of engineers ensuring the security and compliance
of all endpoints within the MDA Be responsible for the design,
implementation, and management of the endpoint security
infrastructure, with a primary focus on Trellix Endpoint Security
Provide operational and maintenance support for cybersecurity
applications within the MDA environment Obtain required training
and certifications to manage privileged accounts and perform
O&M tasks Administer and maintain the cybersecurity suite,
including account management, patching, troubleshooting, and
deployment Plan and implement new cybersecurity tools to enhance
overall security posture Troubleshoot complex technical issues
independently or collaboratively Generate after-action, root cause,
status, and activity reports Develop and maintain cybersecurity
documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures Lead and
mentor ESS Engineers, coordinate patching, troubleshooting,
compliance activities, and support after-hours maintenance as
needed What You Bring Basic Requirements: Must have a Bachelor's
Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related
field Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work
experience Must have 6, or more, years of directly related Endpoint
Security experience Must have 2, or more, years of experience
working in a management or leadership role Must have, or obtain
within 3 months of start date, an HBSS administrator training
certification Must be able to support after-hour and weekend work,
as needed Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on
site 4 days per week Must have a current Security and be enrolled
in Continuing Education (CE) Must have, or be able to obtain, an
active Secret Clearance Desired Requirements: Have experience
managing and leading a team of engineers Have experience with
Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) such as Trellix (formerly
McAfee), Tanium, or Elastic Have an advanced understanding of
cybersecurity principles and best practices Have experience with
Windows and/or Linux environment troubleshooting Have experience
with STIGs, IAVMs, CTOs, OPORDs, and DISA Endpoint Security
requirements Be familiar with scripting languages (PowerShell,
Python) Have experience working in a DoD environment Have
experience with Network Discovery tools, vulnerability discovery
and remediation, virtualization technologies (Citrix, VDI, Cisco,
Linux/UNIX, VMware), scripting, firewall rules, and SQL Server
tuning and administration Why LaunchTech? LaunchTech is built on a
single commitment: Excellence, Period. You will support
mission-critical cyber operations, lead engineering teams, and
strengthen enterprise security for national defense. We offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off
(PTO) Career advancement tied to mission impact And more Ready to
Join the LaunchTech Crew? LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex,
religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic
information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under
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