Cyber Implementation Engineer, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA)

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative cybersecurity firm as a Cyber Implementation Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in network and cloud security to protect vital infrastructures. This role offers the chance to work onsite with government clients, tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. You'll be part of a rapidly growing company that values collaboration and mentorship, providing you with unique opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network/cybersecurity engineering.
• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Engineer cybersecurity solutions using cloud services.
• Develop architecture diagrams and maintain a roadmap for technologies.

Skills

Network Detection and Response (NDR)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Cloud Infrastructure Security

Windows Server Operating Systems

Linux Server Operating Systems

Analytical Writing

Communication Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Education

Certification DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IAT Level III

Certification IASAE Level II

Tools

AWS EC2

AWS EBS

AWS ELB

AWS S3

AWS RDS

Job description

Cyber Implementation Engineer, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA)

Springfield, VA

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 for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer in either Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO

Responsibilities :

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions leveraging cloud services such as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS. Provision AMIs, perform software installations, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.
• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams.
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
• Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
• May serve as a team or task lead.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external assessors to facilitate security assessments and authorization processes.

Qualifications :

Required

• A deep expertise in one of the following areas and working knowledge of one or more of the other following: Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), F5 platforms, email/web security gateways.
• Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, security principles, compute, storage, and transport.
• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
• 6+ years related technical experience in network/cybersecurity engineering and experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a highly diverse environment with an emphasis in DoD capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level II.

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.