
ForeScout Project Lead w/Public Trust
Suitland, MDFull-time$120–170K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
TekSynap seeks a ForeScout Project Lead to lead implementation and operations of network access control, endpoint visibility, and asset discovery capabilities across an enterprise. The role supports government environments and Zero Trust initiatives, with onsite work in Suitland, Maryland. It requires eight years of experience, a Public Trust clearance, and a technical bachelor’s degree or an additional six years of experience.
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Responsibilities & Qualifications
We are seeking a ForeScout Project Lead. Theideal candidateis responsible forLead implementation and operations of network access control, endpoint visibility, and asset discovery capabilities across the enterprise.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
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8 Years of experience
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ForeScout, asset discovery, endpoint visibility, Zero Trust
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Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
Clearance:
- Public Trust
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Physics, or other technically related discipline or an additional 6 years
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Administerendpoint visibility and device discovery platforms.
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Supportnetwork access control policies and enforcement.
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Assistwith asset identification and inventory accuracy.
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SupportZero Trust implementation initiatives.
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Coordinatewith cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
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Performsystem upgrades, troubleshooting, and optimization.
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Engineer, administer, and maintain ForeScout network security solutions supporting network access control (NAC) and cybersecurity automation initiatives.
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Support the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting of network security and operational systems.
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Develop, implement, and optimize network access control policies, configurations, and security enforcement mechanisms.
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Perform requirements analysis, system assessments, integration activities, and performance tuning for network security platforms.
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Lead technical planning, project tracking, and lifecycle management activities for endpoint visibility and network access control solutions.
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Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system design artifacts.
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Interface with stakeholders and technical teams to support solution deployment, operational support, and issue resolution.
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Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, policies, and organizational security requirements.
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Support system acquisition, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operational sustainment activities.
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Provide technical leadership and guidance for network security, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
Preferred not required
- Security+, CISSP, ForeScout certs
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Location: Suitland, MD
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Type of environment: Onsite
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Noise level: Low
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Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Amount of Travel: 5%
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Public trust
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $120,000 - $170,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).
Additional Job Information
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Apply now to explore jobs with us! Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
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Job Locations US-MD-Suitland
ID 2026-9756
Category Information Technology
Type Regular Full-Time
How this job compares
Set against the 824 open Project Lead jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$120–170K/yr
- US median$118–201K/yr531 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $145K, is 9% below the US median midpoint ($160K) — in the middle half of Project Lead salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Project Lead jobs in Maryland and 824 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Lead postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (768 postings).
- Education
- 542 of the 824 open Project Lead jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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