Anti-Virus Engineer Job at Robert Half (Washington)

Job Description

We are looking for an Anti-Virus Engineer to support enterprise endpoint protection operations within a federal environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrated security controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure across a large-scale agency environment. The role will lead enterprise anti-virus operations, including centralized policy management, secure configuration, signature and engine updates, and scheduled scanning activities to ensure consistent endpoint security coverage. This position will act as an escalation point for complex malware and security incidents, performing root cause analysis and driving resolution while supporting compliance with FISMA, zero-trust initiatives, and SLA-driven service delivery.

Job Responsibility

Lead enterprise anti-virus deployment, configuration, and operations across workstations and servers
Administer centralized anti-virus policies, exceptions, and protection settings via management consoles
Manage signature/DAT and engine updates to maintain current threat protection
Execute and validate scheduled scans, updates, and endpoint protection health checks
Troubleshoot complex endpoint security and malware-related incidents and perform root cause analysis
Serve as escalation support for high-priority security incidents and restoration efforts
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid remediation and prevention of recurring issues
Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and operational documentation aligned to compliance standards
Monitor and report on endpoint security metrics including coverage, compliance, and incident trends
Support vulnerability remediation, POA&M tracking, and audit readiness efforts

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience, including strong experience managing enterprise anti-virus/security solutions
Hands-on experience with enterprise anti-virus tools and centralized management platforms
Experience deploying and supporting endpoint protection across both workstation and server environments
Strong knowledge of: Anti-virus policy management and orchestration, signature/DAT lifecycle and update processes, malware scanning, scheduling, and health validation, and Incident response and root cause analysis
Experience operating in regulated environments (e.g., federal/FISMA-aligned environments)
Ability to analyze complex security problems and independently determine solutions
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice to have

Experience supporting federal civilian agency environments or government contracts
Familiarity with FISMA requirements, audit processes, and compliance frameworks
Experience with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune (or similar)
Knowledge of zero-trust architecture and endpoint security controls
Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing/workflow platforms
Experience with vulnerability remediation, POA&M tracking, and KEV response timelines
Relevant certifications such as: CompTIA Security+, Trellix/McAfee ePO certification, and Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

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