Endpoint Security Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with six years of additional experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ten years of technical experience in cybersecurity.
- A current Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification.
- Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within six months of the hire date.
- Working knowledge of maintaining enterprise cybersecurity engineering requirements using some or all of Trellix, Host-Based Security System, Carbon Black Response/Protection, Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, and Tanium.
- Strong working knowledge of administering applications in a Linux environment.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise and global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment.
- Understanding of and experience with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework and other key Department of Defense network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
- Experience providing status reports and products to senior management and customers.
- Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures.
- A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
- Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
- Provide engineering and sustainment support for various endpoint security solutions.
- Establish computing environments by designing system configurations, directing system installations, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
- Provide detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools to identify efficient solutions that meet present and future capacity requirements.
- Configure and install various security products using the Linux operating system.
- Work with software vendors and the customer to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide security solutions, capabilities, and enhancements supporting business and mission goals.
- Assist with the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of secure architectures.
- Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration, including policy management, database administration, and security management tools.
- Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of security-related incidents and lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
- CSSP Infrastructure Support certification.
- Any Linux-related certifications.
- Windows Enterprise Active Directory architecture and VMware virtualization.
About the company
Abile Group provides consulting and IT systems engineering services to U.S. government clients, with a focus on the Intelligence Community. It has two divisions: Enterprise Performance & Program Management, which helps with regulatory compliance and measuring success, and IT Systems Engineering, which covers the full engineering lifecycle across systems, networks, cybersecurity, and audio/visual tech. The firm works with cleared personnel for sensitive national-security projects and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications; it was acquired by Valiant Solutions in 2026 to expand cybersecurity capabilities. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet regulatory requirements, improve performance, and protect national security through integrated management and technical services.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Valiant called Abile part of a broader cyber platform on August 20, 2026.
- The combined company now spans design, accreditation, operations, resilience, and continuous improvement.
- Federal demand for Zero Trust and continuous authorization directly matches Abile's core capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Valiant absorbed Abile on February 17, 2026, eliminating standalone strategic control.
- Integration with Valiant risks account overlap, culture clashes, and duplicate back-office cuts by 2027.
- If Valiant's federal pipeline slows, Abile loses pricing power and employer brand inside Valiant.
What makes Abile Group unique
- Abile built cleared cyber engineering for Intelligence Community missions since 2004.
- Its endpoint protection, cloud-native architecture, and network engineering sharpen classified-environment execution.
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 signal disciplined delivery for federal buyers.
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401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Professional Development Budget
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Company News
Valiant Solutions acquires Abile Group to expand cybersecurity support for National Security missions. February 18, 2026 Valiant Solutions, LLC (Valiant), a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, announced the acquisition of Abile Group (Abile), a provider of secure network and cyber engineering services and technology to National Security customers. The acquisition reinforces Valiant's strategy to build a market leader of scale across cybersecurity to address the evolving cyber, information assurance, and digital risk requirements of Federal and National Security customers. Together, Valiant and Abile deliver enhanced cybersecurity capabilities through a unified team focused on protecting, modernizing, and operating mission critical systems in complex and high-threat environments. "Cybersecurity underpins every mission our customers execute," said George Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Valiant Solutions. "This transaction allows us to deepen our technical expertise and broaden the solutions we deliver, while remaining focused on being a trusted cybersecurity partner to Federal and National Security customers." Abile Group brings a strong history of supporting mission-critical defense and national security programs, with particular strengths in endpoint protection, cloud-native architectures, and network engineering. These capabilities enhance Valiant's ability to support Zero Trust initiatives, continuous authorization, and modern cyber-enabled missions across classified and unclassified environments. Combined, the companies support the full cyber lifecycle, spanning secure system design and accreditation through sustained operations, resilience, and continuous improvement. "Valiant shares our commitment to technical rigor, mission execution, and customer trust," said Cara duCellier, President and CEO of Abile Group. "This combination creates new opportunities for our employees and enables us to deliver broader, more integrated cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer missions." "Valiant's acquisition of Abile marks another meaningful step forward in executing the strategy of building a differentiated cybersecurity platform serving clients across the Federal government," said John Allen, Managing Partner at Bluestone. Piper Sandler & Co served as sell-side financial advisor and Miles & Stockbridge served as legal counsel to Abile Group, Inc. Holland & Knight served as legal counsel to Valiant Solutions.
/PRNewswire/ -- Valiant Solutions, a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, today announced the acquisition of Abile...