GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer
As a Sr Cyber Engineer and assured, compliance, assessment, and solution (ACAS) SME on our team, you’ll be able to work individually or in a small integrated team, and lead a task, project,
or team. You’ll ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level
technicians, specialists, and managers. You’ll provide expertise in the engineering design,
development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities.
You’ll apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense
capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection
System, Intrusion Prevention System, Host Based Security System, Security Incident and Event
Management, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network
monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus
capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Experience with privileged and elevated access with cybersecurity tools such as
ForeScout, Palo Alto Firewalls, Splunk and Cribl, or DoD Endpoint Security Solution
(ESS) formerly (HBSS)
Experience with Windows and Linux server
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber
engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience
conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Bachelor’s degree
and 8+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and
activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA,
CISSP, GCED, or GCIH Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) -
Infrastructure Support (IS) certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI,
CFR, Cloud+, or CND within 30 days of hire
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Commercial Cloud Enterprise
Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly
detection
Experience with Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with Zero-Trust Architecture
Experience with DevSecOps, CI and CD, IaC and CaC, IT Infrastructure Library, and IT
Service Management
Experience scripting in Powershell and BASH command line interfaces or in Python or
Perl scripting languages
Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using
presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff
Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
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