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System Administrator

Insider Threat, Ts/Sci, Washington, DC

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GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security

501-1,000 employees

Provides cybersecurity guidance and integration services

Consulting
Cybersecurity

Mid

Washington, DC, USA

Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Splunk
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a system administrator
  • Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers to include operating systems and applications, patching, and other updates
  • Experience with installing/configuring devices, applications, and security tools including Splunk and HBSS
  • Experience automating deployments and configuration management
  • Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework
  • TS/SCI clearance (required to pass a counter-intelligence polygraph within 90 days, if you do not already have one)
  • DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND)
  • HS diploma or GED and seven years relevant experience, Associate’s degree and five years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience
Responsibilities
  • develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems
  • develop new concepts and processes and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues utilizing your knowledge of industry
  • perform systems administration of cyber tools sets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains
  • provide support to developmental and operational systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, etc.
  • install, configure and manage operating system and application software as necessary
  • support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration

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

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the 2024 Splunk AMER Regional Partner of the Year Award highlights GuidePoint's exceptional performance and strong industry partnerships.
  • The appointment of Rachel Haag as CMO brings extensive experience in high-growth technology marketing, potentially accelerating the company's growth.
  • GuidePoint's continuous innovation, such as the IoT Security Assessment, positions it as a forward-thinking leader in cybersecurity.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving threat landscape, including increased ransomware activity, requires constant adaptation and could strain resources.
  • Integration challenges with new partners like Orca Security and Axiad may arise, potentially affecting service delivery.

What makes GuidePoint Security unique

  • GuidePoint Security's deep federal expertise and Emerging Cyber Vendor Program uniquely position it to serve federal organizations, unlike many competitors.
  • The company's strategic partnerships with leading cybersecurity firms like Orca Security and Axiad enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • GuidePoint's recognition in the CRN Women of the Channel list underscores its commitment to diversity and leadership in the cybersecurity industry.

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