Full-Time

Forescout Engineer

Ts/Sci

Updated on 12/16/2024

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security

501-1,000 employees

Provides cybersecurity guidance and integration services

Consulting
Cybersecurity

Mid, Senior

Springfield, VA, 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
  • REQUIRED: US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI (active CI Poly preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator
  • Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining ForeScout and other cyber applications and security tools
  • Experience with automating deployments or configuration management of cybersecurity tools operations
  • Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
  • HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
  • DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND
  • DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND
Responsibilities
  • collaborate to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems
  • work individually or in a small integrated team, and may lead a task, project, or team
  • ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers
  • develop new concepts and processes and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues using full knowledge of the 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, and network devices
  • configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems and application software, including DoD Endpoint Security Suite and Solution (ESS), Host-based Security System and Solution, Splunk and Cribl, and network security tools, including Firewalls and ForeScout
  • 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

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Onspring positions GuidePoint in the growing no-code SaaS GRC automation market.
  • Rachel Haag's appointment as CMO enhances strategic partnerships and marketing initiatives.
  • GuidePoint's recognition as a Trusted Cloud Provider builds client trust in cloud security.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms offering similar services at lower costs threaten GuidePoint's market share.
  • Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace GuidePoint's current service offerings.
  • Over-reliance on partnerships could expose GuidePoint to operational or reputational risks.

What makes GuidePoint Security unique

  • GuidePoint Security offers Phishing as a Service, addressing specific cybersecurity threats like phishing.
  • The company is recognized as a Trusted Cloud Provider by the Cloud Security Alliance.
  • GuidePoint's Federal Emerging Cyber Vendor Program expands its presence in the federal market.

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