Tanium Engineer with Security Clearance

Tanium Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
WORK TYPE: Onsite
Remote Work: NO CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced Tanium Engineer to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information systems, and an in-depth proficiency and knowledge of the Tanium platform, Core and Add on Modules.

Within the EITaaS environment, CACI provides modernized capabilities and services—including enterprise ITSM, service desk operations, endpoint management and security, CONUS/OCONUS field support, and full life?cycle sustainment for end?user devices. Your team’s engineering outcomes will directly support the DAF’s transformation from IT?centric operations to mission?focused operations, driving increased agility, reliability, and security across the enterprise ?

Responsibilities: Administer, configure, and maintain platform and endpoint agents Plan, execute, and manage upgrades, patching, and maintenance. Monitor health, performance, and security. Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.? Optimize platform for scalability, performance, and resource utilization.? Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and integrations.? Develop and maintain policies to achieve security and operational goals.? Perform upgrades, patching, and maintenance of the Tanium platform and its modules.?

Automate tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.? Develop custom reports and dashboards to visualize data collected by Tanium and provide actionable insights.? Develop custom Tanium sensors and packages to collect data, deploy software, and enforce configurations.? Create custom reports and dashboards to visualize data and provide actionable insights.? Support security incident response efforts by providing endpoint data, facilitating rapid containment, and automating remediation. Implement and Manage roll-out of Tanium Provisioning.

Qualifications: Required

CompTIA Security+ or other DoD Approved 8570 Baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher 10+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).

An active DoD secret clearance
Proficiency in Tanium platform and its core and add on modules?(e.g., Discover, Patch, Comply, Provision, Threat Response)
Strong scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting)
Solid understanding of Windows, Linux operating systems
Understanding of network protocols and security concepts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and explain policies/procedures to stakeholders within and outside the job function.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced and highly complex environment with frequently changing requirements Desired:
Experience with ServiceNow
Additional certifications such as PMP or Tanium Certified Operator or Administrator Experience with implementing and optimizing cloud-based UEM solutions. Experience with DOD, DOW, or Federal Agencies Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret Clearance is Required.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $75 - $90 per hour (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.

Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.