Network Security Engineer with Security Clearance - Springfield, VA, United States - GuidePoint Security

Description

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.

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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 100% onsite
A Network Security Engineer is part of a team of skilled Cybersecurity professionals that support the design, build, and sustainment of network based cyber defense capabilities within the organization
Network Security Engineers interact daily with a wide variety of industry leading network security products including, but not limited to, firewalls, Intrusion prevention systems, full packet capture solutions, mail gateways, advanced malware defense systems, and TLS inspection solutions
Network Security Engineers provide support to fellow stakeholders when integrating new Cybersecurity requirements into the enterprise and maintain all production network security solutions that are servicing the organization
When required, Network Security Engineers support fellow stakeholders in resolving network connectivity issues

What You'll Get To Do:
Participate on a team of skilled network security engineers responsible for the ingratiation, operations, and sustainment of a suite of enterprise class Cybersecurity technologies Perform the planning and implementing policy changes on next generation firewalls Assists in the analyses and design of a world wide network security architecture Administer configuration changes on enterprise load balancers that include enterprise TLS break/inspect Work focused special projects both independently and within a group Participate in the investigation and documentation of security related incidents Implement corrective measures in response to emerging network security threats Brief senior contract leadership and government stakeholders on the current status of the enterprise network security posture You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Strong understanding of routing/switching, firewalls, load balancing and security technologies
Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, RSA Netwitness or others (


NOTE:
these specific tools are listed as examples; expertise in all of these are not expected) TS/SCI Clearance (MUST have at least a TOP SECRET for consideration) DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification
(security+ minimum to start) 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 700 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...
100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums with generous employer family contributions
11 corporate holidays in in 2023) 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