Cyber Implementation Engineer, TS/SCI (St Louis)

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Cyber Implementation Engineer to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure. This role involves building and maintaining on-premises and cloud-based solutions, requiring a strong expertise in cybersecurity and cloud services. With a focus on collaboration, the company fosters a supportive environment, encouraging mentorship and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security and a proven track record in cybersecurity engineering, ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic setting. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing firm and make a significant impact in the field of information security.

Benefits

Remote workforce options

Group Medical Insurance

Group Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Mobile phone allowance

Home internet allowance

Retirement plan eligibility

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in cybersecurity solutions and cloud infrastructure.
• 6+ years of experience in network/cybersecurity engineering.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure on Windows and Linux.
• Engineer cybersecurity solutions leveraging cloud services.

Skills

Network Detection and Response (NDR)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to work independently

6+ years in network/cybersecurity engineering

Education

Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IAT Level III

Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level II

Tools

Windows Server

Linux Server

Cloud Services (EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, RDS)

Job description

Cyber Implementation Engineer, TS/SCI (St Louis)

St. Louis, MO

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.

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).
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees' premiums and 75% for family plans).
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans.
• 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.