Forescout Cyber Security Engineer - Mid

GuidePoint Security, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote workforce (US-based)

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

13+ corporate holidays

Phone/home internet allowance

Job summary

GuidePoint Security in Reston, VA is seeking a mid-level Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to deploy and operate advanced defense tools for government and commercial clients. The role focuses on hands-on evaluation, implementation, and ongoing security operations across complex networks.

Candidates should hold TS/SCI clearance with polygraph ability and 3+ years of systems administration on Windows or Linux, plus relevant DoD 8570 certifications.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter‑intelligence polygraph.
• 3+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including troubleshooting and security upgrades.
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of IT project support OR Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's with corresponding years of IT project support.

Responsibilities

• Deployment or daily maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances.
• Network engineering duties: ports, switches, VLANs, FW, AD, guest networks, domain management.
• Knowledge of multi-domain architectures including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized environments.

Skills

Security clearance

Systems administration

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ForeScout CounterACT

Active Directory

Networking (LAN/WAN)

Job 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.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best‑fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Forescout Cyber Security Engineer, Mid

General Description

We are looking for a skilled Forescout Engineer, Mid to support implementing and operating next‑generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. The individual will be responsible for the hands‑on evaluation, implementation, and operation ofleading cyber defense tools. By applying in‑depth defense strategies to large andcomplex networks, you will help identify vulnerabilities, prioritize response actions, anddevelop effective countermeasures to protect critical data from malicious actors.

About the Federal Region

GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose‑built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what's next.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deployment or daily maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances
• Network engineering duties, including physical or logical such as installation and activation of ports, configuration of switches, and LANS, VLANS, and network FW, or appliances or network administration services such as Active Directory, Guests LANS, and domain management
• Knowledge of multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures

Required Experience and Education

• TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter‑intelligence polygraph.
• 3+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including performing basic troubleshooting and installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• A DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 30 days of start date
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, prior to start date on the contract.
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Preferred Experience and Education

• ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA) and/or ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE) certifications
• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems
• Abilityto installand deploy ForeScout in a multidomain customer environment
• Abilitytointegrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk
• Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation
• Ability to be a self-starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including for coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations

Travel Requirements

• This position requires 100% onsite support in Reston, VA OR Washington, D.C.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work
• Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 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 (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• 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
• Pet Benefit Option