Cyber Security Engineer

Ts/Sci, St Louis

Posted on 10/31/2023

501-1,000 employees

Website

Provides cybersecurity solutions, threat analysis, and resource

Company Overview

GuidePoint Security stands out as a leading cybersecurity firm, boasting a highly skilled team of certified experts dedicated to empowering clients with control over their cyber ecosystems. The company's strength lies in its comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, offering services that range from understanding the evolving threat landscape to insightful product comparisons and integration. This holistic perspective, combined with their commitment to helping clients make informed decisions, positions GuidePoint Security as a trusted industry leader in cybersecurity solutions.

Cybersecurity

Consulting

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 8%

1 year growth

↑ 22%

2 year growth

↑ 65%

Locations

St. Louis, MO, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Linux/Unix

Python

CategoriesNew

IT & Security

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of technical experience in Network Security with large-scale enterprise/global networks in high-paced, diverse environment
(Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
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 900 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,500 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

Responsibilities

Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
Assist with design, analysis, testing and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures
Conduct risk assessment and provide recommendations for design
Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (IDS/IPS, ProofPoint, FireEye (EX,AX,FX, and NX) , RSA NetWitness (PCAP Solution), FirePower and management tools)
Deploy Snort and YARA rules to the FireEye and FirePower
Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures
Develop and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tools
Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures
REQUIRED: US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI (required to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months)
Please note this is 100% onsite work (no remote)
Detail-oriented and who are willing to collaborate with others
Lifelong and Fast learners
Excellent communicators
Excellent research and problem-solving skills
Strong familiarity with SNORT signatures and YARA rules
Experience with IDS/IPS Products
Familiarity with Unix, RHEL, Python Scripting

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

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Contractor shall provide Cyber Tools Engineering services which supports and manages products, data, and information to identify trends and patterns, anomalous activity, provide situational awareness of government networks, missions, and threats, and provide operational recommendations, visualizations, tuning requests, and custom signature deployment to the Cybersecurity Operations Cell (CSOC) and other internal and external stakeholders.

Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
Assist with design, analysis, testing and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
Conduct risk assessment and provide recommendations for design.
Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (IDS/IPS, ProofPoint, FireEye (EX,AX,FX, and NX) , RSA NetWitness (PCAP Solution), FirePower and management tools).
Deploy Snort and YARA rules to the FireEye and FirePower
Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
Develop and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tools.
Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

The Cyber Tools team will provide engineering support for analytic tools within the enterprise environment:

REQUIRED: US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI (required to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months)
Please note this is 100% onsite work (no remote)
Detail-oriented and who are willing to collaborate with others.
Lifelong and Fast learners
Excellent communicators
Excellent research and problem-solving skills
Strong familiarity with SNORT signatures and YARA rules.
Experience with IDS/IPS Products
Familiarity with Unix, RHEL, Python Scripting

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of technical experience in Network Security with large-scale enterprise/global networks in high-paced, diverse environment.

(Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)

Certifications:

DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (current)

DoD CSSP Infrastructure Support certification (within six months of hire)

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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 900 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,500 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.

Some added perks….

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option