Network Security Engineer, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA)

GuidePoint Security; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Network Security Engineer to enhance its robust cybersecurity team in Springfield, VA. The role involves the integration and management of critical cybersecurity technologies and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance alongside relevant experience with network security tools. This position offers an excellent opportunity in a rapidly growing company focused on protecting critical infrastructure.

Benefits

Health insurance options with employer contributions

Dental insurance with employer contributions

12 holidays and flexible time off

Mobile and internet allowances

Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months

Pet benefit options

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with network security tools essential.
• Overview of cybersecurity operations and architecture needed.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and sustain enterprise cybersecurity technologies.
• Design a worldwide network security architecture.
• Investigate and document security incidents.

Skills

Routing/switching

Firewalls

Load balancing

Security technologies

Education

Security+ certification

Tools

Juniper SRX

Palo Alto

F5

Cisco FTD/ASA

Gigamon

FireEye

RSA NetWitness

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.

An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required prior to consideration for this role.

Work is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

A Network Security Engineer is part of a team of skilled cybersecurity professionals supporting the design, build, and sustainment of network-based cyber defense capabilities within the organization. Responsibilities include interacting with industry-leading network security products such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, packet capture solutions, mail gateways, malware defense systems, and TLS inspection solutions. The engineer supports the integration of new cybersecurity requirements and maintains all production network security solutions, assisting in resolving network connectivity issues when needed.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Participate in a team responsible for the integration, operation, and sustainment of enterprise cybersecurity technologies.
• Plan and implement policy changes on next-generation firewalls.
• Assist in designing a worldwide network security architecture.
• Configure enterprise load balancers, including TLS break/inspect.
• Work on special projects independently and within teams.
• Investigate and document security incidents.
• Implement corrective measures against emerging threats.
• Brief senior leadership and stakeholders on the security posture.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of routing/switching, firewalls, load balancing, and security technologies.
• Experience with network security tools such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, RSA NetWitness, or similar.
• TS/SCI clearance (must have at least Top Secret).
• Security+ certification or higher (DOD 8570 IAT Level II).

Nice to Haves:

• CI Poly (required within 6 months).
• Certifications like CEH or CySA+ (required within 6 months).

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focusing on Information Security. Since 2011, it has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic vendor partnerships, and serves more than 4,200 customers.

Our core values drive our success and workplace environment. Our knowledgeable and collaborative team members seek to mentor and guide each other. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

Perks:

• Primarily remote work (U.S. based; some travel or on-site may be required for federal positions).
• Health insurance options with employer contributions.
• Dental insurance with employer contributions.
• 12 holidays and flexible time off.
• Mobile and internet allowances.
• Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months.
• Pet benefit options.