Network Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security is a leading cybersecurity solutions and services firm that partners with federal government agencies to deliver advanced network protection. We are expanding our federal presales engineering team and are looking for a highly skilled Network Security Engineer.

Location : 100% onsite at multiple government sites throughout the D.C. metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise class cybersecurity technologies.
• Plan and execute policy changes on next-generation firewalls.
• Assist in analysis and design of a worldwide network security architecture.
• Administer configuration changes on enterprise load balancers, including TLS inspection.
• Lead special projects independently and as part of a team.
• Investigate and document security-related incidents.
• Implement corrective measures in response to emerging network security threats.
• Brief senior leadership and government stakeholders on the enterprise network security posture.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred) required prior to starting.
• Experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, and RSA NetWitness.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ minimum).
• Clearance requirement: active Top Secret with SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred).

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only); some travel may be required.
• Group medical insurance: GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans.
• Group dental insurance: 100% employee premium, 75% family plans.
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off program.
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.