Full-Time

Cyber Engineer

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GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security

501-1,000 employees

Provides cybersecurity guidance and integration services

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Cybersecurity

Mid

Tampa, FL, USA

Position is performed on-site at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
MySQL
Requirements
  • An active security clearance (and US Citizen) is required for this position.
  • Must have at least a Secret clearance to start; this is an opportunity to get upgraded to a TS/SCI.
  • Experience with security engineering as well as subject matter expert in the DoD/DISA Information Assurance (IA) requirements and have expert knowledge of policies and processes, the DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 security controls, the DoD network environment, industry computer/security standards/best practices, and DoD CND initiatives.
  • Experience in providing specialized technical subject matter expertise in the planning, and orchestration of the defense-in-depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementation such as security testing, certification and accreditation, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.
  • Working knowledge of enclave protection technologies to include Firewalls, Network IDS/IPS systems, Host Based IDS/IPS and Security Incident and Event Management (ArcSight SIEM). Must have solid working experience in designing secure network architectures, virtualization technologies, MySQL/MSSQL database platforms, identity and access management principles, application security, encryption technologies, DNS, web applications, ADFS, Nessus.
  • Experience with implementing IPS/IDS capabilities.
  • Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/NESSUS), DISA Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Host Based Security System (HBSS); Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) cybersecurity applications and tools.
  • Experience with implementing capabilities within VMware virtual environments.
  • Experience with implementing McAfee products.
  • Working knowledge of network infrastructure technologies/practices to include Cisco IOS, VLAN segmentation, Network Access Control (802.1x), and wireless detection tools.
  • Cross Domain data access and transfer technologies and related DISN Connection Approval Process.
  • Working knowledge of protection of data in transit and data at rest to include Suite B and IPsec encryption.
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio diagram development for systems data flow representation.
  • Experience with the DoD COCOM cybersecurity environment, organization, policies, and programs (ie SOCOM, SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM).
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience as a cyber-security engineer.
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 compliance.
  • At least one relevant and current security related professional certification.
Responsibilities
  • Formulates and designs specifications; developing, modifying, and/or maintaining complex systems and subsystems; defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve problems; analyzing methods of approach; reviewing task proposal requirements, gathering information, analyzing data, preparing synopsis, comparing alternatives, preparing specifications, resolving processing problems, and coordinating work with others; and preparing recommendations for improvement for management consideration.

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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Onspring enhances GuidePoint's GRC automation capabilities.
  • Recognition of women leaders boosts GuidePoint's brand and attracts diverse talent.
  • Zero Trust architecture rise aligns with GuidePoint's cloud security focus.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode GuidePoint's market share.
  • Rapid evolution of cyber threats requires continuous adaptation and investment.
  • Integration of new partners may lead to operational challenges and misalignment.

What makes GuidePoint Security unique

  • GuidePoint Security offers Phishing as a Service to enhance cybersecurity training.
  • The company is recognized as a Trusted Cloud Provider by the Cloud Security Alliance.
  • GuidePoint's Emerging Cyber Vendor Program supports federal market expansion with partners like Orca Security.

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