Overview
On Site
USD 65.00 - 69.20 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
Antivirus
Root Cause Analysis
Test Methods
Ansible
Documentation
Network
Firewall
Splunk
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Risk Assessment
Penetration Testing
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Life Insurance
Screening
Writing
Career Counseling
Recruiting
Law
Testing
Job Details
Antivirus Engineer - Contract - Vienna, VA - $65.00 - $69.20/hr
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Antivirus Engineer in Vienna, VA
Role Description
Defender Performance Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve performance issues related to Microsoft Defender.
Review and interpret Client Analyzer logs.
Utilize tools such as ProcMon, MpPerformanceRecording, and similar for root cause analysis.
Recommend tuning strategies for Defender configurations to minimize resource impact.
Policy Configuration & Deployment
Configure and deploy security policies via Intune, MECM, and Ansible.
Develop and execute testing methodologies for deployments.
Create documentation and adhere to established enterprise processes.
Network & Telemetry Troubleshooting
Perform network diagnostics, including firewall analysis and Splunk queries for traffic validation.
Identify and resolve telemetry gaps or inconsistencies across endpoints.
Compliance & Governance
Review and maintain security exclusions between test and production environments.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Microsoft Security Stack Expertise
Hands-on experience with Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure/Defender for Cloud.
Ability to use advanced hunting queries (KQL)
Security Posture & Risk Assessment
Conduct assessments of current security posture.
Review penetration test findings and recommend remediation strategies.
Skills & Requirements
8+ years experience; hybrid preferred, remote optional
Microsoft Defender troubleshooting (performance issues, Client Analyzer logs, ProcMon, MpPerformanceRecording)
Policy configuration & deployment via Intune, MECM, Ansible; testing and documentation
Network & telemetry troubleshooting (firewall analysis, Splunk queries, telemetry gap resolution)
Compliance & governance (security exclusions, regulatory standards)
Microsoft security stack expertise: Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure/Defender for Cloud, KQL queries
Security posture & risk assessment (penetration test review, remediation strategies)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
#LI-DNI
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Antivirus Engineer in Vienna, VA
Role Description
Defender Performance Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve performance issues related to Microsoft Defender.
Review and interpret Client Analyzer logs.
Utilize tools such as ProcMon, MpPerformanceRecording, and similar for root cause analysis.
Recommend tuning strategies for Defender configurations to minimize resource impact.
Policy Configuration & Deployment
Configure and deploy security policies via Intune, MECM, and Ansible.
Develop and execute testing methodologies for deployments.
Create documentation and adhere to established enterprise processes.
Network & Telemetry Troubleshooting
Perform network diagnostics, including firewall analysis and Splunk queries for traffic validation.
Identify and resolve telemetry gaps or inconsistencies across endpoints.
Compliance & Governance
Review and maintain security exclusions between test and production environments.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Microsoft Security Stack Expertise
Hands-on experience with Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure/Defender for Cloud.
Ability to use advanced hunting queries (KQL)
Security Posture & Risk Assessment
Conduct assessments of current security posture.
Review penetration test findings and recommend remediation strategies.
Skills & Requirements
8+ years experience; hybrid preferred, remote optional
Microsoft Defender troubleshooting (performance issues, Client Analyzer logs, ProcMon, MpPerformanceRecording)
Policy configuration & deployment via Intune, MECM, Ansible; testing and documentation
Network & telemetry troubleshooting (firewall analysis, Splunk queries, telemetry gap resolution)
Compliance & governance (security exclusions, regulatory standards)
Microsoft security stack expertise: Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure/Defender for Cloud, KQL queries
Security posture & risk assessment (penetration test review, remediation strategies)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
#LI-DNI
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