Applications Engineer IV (EDR)

Job Description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking an Applications Engineer IV to join our team. At Quevera, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide opportunities to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll work with industry experts, take on exciting challenges, and have the creative freedom to build cutting-edge solutions, all while advancing your career in a space that truly values your skills and ideas.

REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Deploy, configure, test, manage, and optimize endpoint detection and response solutions across the NSA enterprise.

Establish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EDR functionalities and lead training sessions to empower

SOC analysts in maximizing platform efficiency and threat visibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Responsible to the deployment, testing, management, and optimization of endpoint detection and response solutions. This

role involves deploying, configuring, testing, and monitoring EDR capabilities to traditional on premises and cloud

environments. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in endpoint security, cloud applications, Windows

forensics, large enterprise endpoint deployments, and SOC analyst support.

Required Experience:

•EDR Solutions: Proficient in one or more EDR platforms (Trellix HX/EDRF or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR, preferably both).

•Cloud Applications: Experience with cloud security and familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS or Azure, preferably both).

•Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud-hosted workloads using EDR solutions and understanding cloud-native security controls and logging (Microsoft

Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, AWS CoudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS GuardDuty, or AWS Security Hub). CCSP Certified Cloud Security

Professional certification or equivalent.

•Security Operations Center (SOC) Support: Experience supporting SOC functions such as assisting in monitoring, training analysts, documenting SOPs,

incident response coordination, analysis of security events, and process/procedure improvement. Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

(SOAA) or equivalent.

•Network Security: Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and intrusion detection systems (CompTIA Security+ is required).

•Windows Forensics: In-depth knowledge of Windows operation system internals, registry, and file system. Familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase, FTK,

or open-source alternatives. SANS Windows Forensic Analysis (FOR500) or equivalent

Desired Experience:

•Threat Hunting: Proactive identification and investigation of potential security threats and anomalies.

•Incident Response: Experience in managing and responding to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.

•Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Familiarity with SIEM systems for log analysis and correlation (e.g. Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel).

•Scripting and Automation: Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automating tasks and workflows.

•Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

•Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025 , marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.