Remote Cybersecurity Engineer — Forescout & Federal IT Security

GuidePoint Security; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive benefits

Travel flexibility

Retirement plan

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is expanding its federal presales engineering team and seeks technically exceptional engineers who thrive at the intersection of federal mission and cybersecurity technology. As a Forescout Engineer, you will develop relationships quickly with teams, communicating security complexities to diverse audiences, including senior management.

The role involves managing infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of systems administration for Windows or Linux.
• Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including documenting topologies.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification or equivalent required.
• Embraces AI tools to improve security outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships quickly with other teams and communicate security complexities to a wide audience, including senior management.
• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including detection and vulnerability capabilities.
• Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and security event data to identify advanced threats.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Windows/Linux admin

IP network design

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Forescout CounterACT

Splunk

Job description

GuidePoint Security is expanding its federal presales engineering team and seeks technically exceptional engineers who thrive at the intersection of federal mission and cybersecurity technology. As a Forescout Engineer, you will develop relationships quickly with teams, communicating security complexities to diverse audiences, including senior management.

The role involves managing infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities, and contributing to