Full-Time

Cyber Security Detections Engineer – Senior

Ts/Sci CI Poly

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security

501-1,000 employees

Provides cybersecurity guidance and integration services

Consulting
Cybersecurity

Senior

Springfield, VA, USA

Work is to be performed 100% onsite.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Linux/Unix

You match the following GuidePoint Security's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of experience in a cyber role
  • Experience with modern Windows, UNIX, network operating systems, databases, and virtual computing
  • DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) required
  • CNDSP-A (GCIA, GCIH, or CEH) or CNDSP-IR (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) certification required
Responsibilities
  • Support Cyber Operations activities to publish up-to-date cybersecurity tool signatures (e.g. anti-virus and host based security systems)
  • Provide focused analysis, including reverse malware engineering, against intrusion, anomalies, malware, viruses to identify critical information about source, intended target, affected systems or hosts, recommended mitigation measures and risk to mission
  • Formulate custom Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool content and IDS/IPS signatures to address threats
  • Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
  • Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
  • Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting
  • Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
  • Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
  • Create and deploy threat-based signatures for operational intrusion detection capabilities
  • Create and implement detection rules from intelligence reporting
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficient in Linux operating systems
  • Advanced skills in Linux/Unix (command line user - proficient and used in last 6 months)
  • Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.

GuidePoint Security specializes in providing expert guidance for navigating the cyber landscape, offering services that include insights into the evolving threat landscape and aligning product decisions with resource capacity. They also assist with product comparisons and integration to optimize cybersecurity resources, focusing on technologies such as threat intelligence, security assessments, and cybersecurity product integration.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for cloud security solutions boosts GuidePoint's market potential.
  • Growing interest in Phishing as a Service enhances GuidePoint's training offerings.
  • Zero Trust security models drive federal sector growth for GuidePoint.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms offer competitive services, threatening GuidePoint's market share.
  • Rapid evolution of cyber threats requires continuous innovation from GuidePoint.
  • Cybersecurity talent shortage may hinder GuidePoint's operational scalability.

What makes GuidePoint Security unique

  • GuidePoint Security offers Phishing as a Service to enhance cybersecurity training.
  • Recognized as a Trusted Cloud Provider by the Cloud Security Alliance.
  • Strategic partnerships with Onspring and Orca Security expand service offerings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Phone/Internet Stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance