Senior Cyber Threat & Detection Engineer (Remote)

GuidePoint Security, LLC; Falls Church (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Retirement Plan

Mobile/Internet allowance

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated detection and integrated security workflows. The role emphasizes threat detection, security automation, and cross-functional collaboration with SOC and incident response teams.

Candidates should have eight+ years of relevant experience, security certifications, and proficiency in Python/PowerShell and SIEM/EDR/SOAR platforms. Remote work is available with U.S.-based applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of relevant experience.
• Degree in applicable field or four additional years of related experience.
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
• One of GCIA, GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated detection and SI workflows.
• Integrate security technologies (SIEM, EDR, SOAR) into a cohesive architecture.
• Translate operational security needs into technical specifications.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Security automation

Threat detection

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

GCIA/GCIH or CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA Security+

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Job description

GuidePoint Security is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated detection and integrated security workflows. The role emphasizes threat detection, security automation, and cross-functional collaboration with SOC and incident response teams.

Candidates should have eight+ years of relevant experience, security certifications, and proficiency in Python/PowerShell and SIEM/EDR/SOAR platforms. Remote work is available with U.S.-based applicants.