Cyber Security Engineer – ForeScout (Mid)

GuidePoint Security LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote workforce option (varies by pos

Group health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Mid-level Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to support the implementation and operation of next‑gen security solutions for government and commercial clients. You will evaluate, implement, and run defense tools, identify vulnerabilities, and help prioritize responses to protect critical data.

You will deploy ForeScout CounterACT, handle network provisioning and AD tasks, and work within multi-domain data centers or virtualized environments.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph.
• 3+ years of Windows or Linux system administration experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certs required within 30 days of start.
• ForeScout CounterACT deployment and operations experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain CSSP-IS certification prior to start date.
• Experience embracing emerging technologies, including AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploy or maintain ForeScout CounterACT appliances.
• Handle network engineering tasks including switches, LANS/VLANs, and AD management.
• Support multi-domain architectures across data center, WAN, and LAN.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Systems administration

Self-starter

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, etc.)

ForeScout certifications (FSCA/FSCE)

Bachelor’s/Master’s in IT or related field

Tools

ForeScout CounterACT

Active Directory

Splunk

Job description

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Mid-level Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to support the implementation and operation of next‑gen security solutions for government and commercial clients. You will evaluate, implement, and run defense tools, identify vulnerabilities, and help prioritize responses to protect critical data.

You will deploy ForeScout CounterACT, handle network provisioning and AD tasks, and work within multi-domain data centers or virtualized environments.