Sr. AntiVirus Engineer
Apex Systems
- Sr. AntiVirus EngineerApply**Job#: 3037098****Job Description:**Sr. AntiVirus Engineer**Location:** Washington, D.C. (Onsite)Role OverviewThe Senior AntiVirus Engineer supports enterprise anti-virus operations, protecting workstations and servers across the agency environment. This role is responsible for centralized policy administration, secure deployment and configuration, and maintaining endpoint protection. The engineer will serve as an escalation point for complex malware and endpoint security incidents, driving resolution and corrective actions. This position also supports objectives for zero-trust enforcement and operational documentation.Key Responsibilities* Manage and lead the deployment and configuration of enterprise anti-virus software across required workstations and servers.* Administer centrally managed anti-virus policies, exceptions, and protection settings through enterprise management consoles.* Manage anti-virus signature/DAT and engine updates to maintain current protection coverage.* Execute and validate scheduled anti-virus scans, update tasks, and protection health checks.* Operate and optimize centralized anti-virus management platforms to enforce standardized controls.* Coordinate anti-virus configurations with endpoint management processes, baseline images, and software deployment standards.* Support pre-production testing and controlled rollout of anti-virus policy or agent changes.* Maintain and update SOPs, runbooks, and configuration baselines for endpoint protection operations.* Troubleshoot complex anti-virus and malware-related issues requiring senior-level escalation support.* Perform incident triage, technical analysis, and root-cause identification for endpoint protection failures.* Coordinate with support teams and stakeholders to restore services and prevent repeat incidents.* Document actions, status, and resolution details in approved ticket and workflow systems.* Support vulnerability identification, tracking, and remediation activities related to endpoint protection controls.* Monitor and provide regular reporting on operational metrics such as coverage, update compliance, and incident trends.* Ensure endpoint protection operations align with security policies and change control requirements.* Contribute to zero-trust and continuous-improvement efforts by recommending enhancements for endpoint security operations.Required Qualifications* A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering is required.* 8+ years of total experience is required, including 7-10 years of related experience managing and leading the support of enterprise anti-virus software solutions. Demonstrated experience using centralized anti-virus management platforms is necessary, along with experience deploying, configuring, and sustaining controls for both workstation and server environments.* Enterprise anti-virus administration for workstation and server endpoints* Centralized policy and orchestration management consoles* Signature/DAT and engine update lifecycle management* Malware scanning operations, scheduling, and health validation* Escalated incident troubleshooting and root-cause analysisPreferred Qualifications* Prior experience supporting a federal civilian agency IT environment with FISMA-driven security requirements.* Hands-on experience integrating endpoint protection operations with Microsoft Intune or comparable endpoint management platforms.* Experience implementing endpoint controls aligned to zero-trust security objectives.* Experience with ServiceNow-based ticketing, escalation workflows, and SLA performance reporting.* Experience managing endpoint POA&M remediation and response to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) timelines.* CompTIA Security+ certification.* Trellix/McAfee ePO certification.* Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200).**PLEASE NOTE:** Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.Work EnvironmentThis position is located in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area and requires on-site presence. Participation in on-call or surge support activities may be required depending on operational needs. Travel may be required as directed. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Washington, DC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** June 12, 2026**Pay Range:** $42 - $50 per hour
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