Security Engineer (TS/SCI)

Washington, DC

GuidePoint Security LLC

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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 prior to consideration for this role. Work is HYBRID remote/onsite.

We are hiring immediately for a Security Engineer. This is a permanent, full time position within a team to provide Linux support to enable Exabeam for a customer’s Insider Threat Program.

More About the Role:

  • Linux Systems Engineering / Administration (SA) working with virtual servers, physical servers, and associated technologies.
  • Support new design/architecture tasking as part of system modernization development efforts as requested.
  • Administer and service accounts.
  • Ensures products and systems comply with requirements and government information assurance and cyber security standards and practices through formal verification methods.
  • Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
  • Develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
  • Support rotational on-call support.
  • Work individually and actively participate on integrated teams

REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of experience as a Linux/Network Engineer.

  • Experience with ensuring products and systems comply with requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of validation by government information assurance and cybersecurity standards and practices through formal verification methods.
  • STIG experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Tools and SIEMs (i.e. Splunk and Sentinel) a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field (i.e. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science)
  • DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M.IAT Level II Certification like Security+
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance

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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 750 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 Enterprise-Level 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 Care plan

 

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Tags: Clearance Computer Science DoD DoDD 8140 DoDD 8570 Exabeam Linux Splunk Top Secret TS/SCI

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Flex vacation

Region: North America
Country: United States
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