Principal Cyber Security Engineer @ GuidePoint Security

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 with polygraph 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:

As a Principal Cyber Security Engineer with a focus as a Comply-to-Connect Engineer, you’ll be responsible for expanding the network architecture of various vendor network devices, such as routers, switches, load balancers and firewalls. Work closely with teams of engineers to implement and maintain complex architecture. You’ll also be an instrumental member of the team by performing the following:

Engineer, design, implement, integrate, and sustain Comply-to-Connect (C2C) deployment support to migrate, deploy, improve, and maintain C2C services. Comply-to- Connect support is comprised of managing and maintaining the appliances, applications, servers, and supporting infrastructure on unclassified and classified environments.
Coordinate with the network service provider to develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
Monitor and investigate C2C performance and faults and recommend improvements.
Interacts with other team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, or coordinate information.
Good communication and customer service skills are needed along with the ability to coordinate effectively with individuals from multiple levels and across multiple teams.
Supports Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies, where applicable.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Minimum education: B.S. or relevant experience in related field
Minimum/general experience: 7 years of related experience
Must possess an active TS/SCI w/Polygraph DoD Security Clearance
Expertise in technologies involved in large scale enterprise deployments/data centers
Experience in deploying and/or supporting enterprise security software products such as firewalls, IPS, Anti-Virus solutions, application firewalls, high availability solutions, network management systems, virtual systems
Experience with tools such as Nmap, Nessus, and tcpdump
Experience implementing and using complicated software products that involve multiple components
Ability to clearly document complicated steps and procedures
Working knowledge of shell, perl and xml scripting
Design and architecture experience a plus
Experience with vendor agnostic C2C capabilities and services, open-source components and trends, DoD integration and networks, and DoD engineering and sustainment procedures and processes to deliver real time C2C enterprise-level expertise to the customer base a plus
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) experience desired, not required
A solid understanding of Windows and Linux systems, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x and network security concepts is required
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile, and nimble environment
Excellent written/oral communications skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organization, planning, and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
Must have or be willing to obtain IAT Level II or higher certification within 6 months of hire

We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Free Busy for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don’t miss updates on your application.

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 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 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

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth