System Administrator, Insider Threat, TS/SCI (Washington, DC)

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.

Locations available: JBAB, DC; Maryland Square, MD; Reston, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Waikiki, HI

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance with the willingness to take and pass a polygraph exam 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 Mid-level System Administrator, you’ll work individually or in a small integrated team to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer
systems. You’ll develop new concepts and processes and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues utilizing your knowledge of industry. You’ll performs systems administration of
cyber tools sets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains. You’ll provide support to developmental and operational systems including day-to-day
operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, etc. Install, configure and manage operating system and application software as necessary. You’ll
support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a system administrator
• Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers to include operating systems and applications, patching, and other updates
• Experience with installing/configuring devices, applications, and security tools including Splunk and HBSS
• Experience automating deployments and configuration management
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework
• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND)
• DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification requirements (currently CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND)
• HS diploma or GED and seven years relevant experience, Associate’s degree and five years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers to include operating systems
• Experience with installing/configuring Splunk and HBSS
• Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer
• Experience scripting in PowerShell and/or BASH command line interfaces
• Experience in using Active Directory to manage Windows policies
•  Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
• Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence and Microsoft Visio (or like product) graphic and flowchart design
• Experience creating system/network diagrams
• Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND)

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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