Threat Emulation Engineer — Remote Security Innovator

GuidePoint Security, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Medical insurance options

12 corporate holidays

Flexible Time Off

Phone reimbursement

Retirement plan eligibility

Pet benefit

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Threat Emulation Engineer to support service delivery and act as a product subject-matter expert. You will work independently on small projects and collaboratively on large-scale deployments, contributing to the security posture of federal and enterprise clients.

You will complete internal training for Automated Security Validation, lead ASV deployments, assess customer requirements, and collaborate with product and technical teams to drive innovation in threat

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly within 10 years.
• 5–10 years of security systems engineering and troubleshooting.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II+ certification (e.g., Security+, CEH).
• Strong understanding of cyber threat techniques, intelligence analysis, and adversary TTPs.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and similar threat frameworks.
• Experience designing log ingestion and aggregation strategies.
• Knowledge of key security events across common IT platforms.
• Proficiency with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
• Experience with networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.).
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects independently.
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Responsibilities

• Complete internal training for Automated Security Validation (ASV).
• Lead complex ASV deployments and partner with customers to address diverse security use cases.
• Assess customer security posture and requirements to guide solution design.
• Maximize ASV value by enabling customers and supporting their cybersecurity strategy.
• Collaborate with internal product and technical teams to deliver solutions and drive innovation.
• Apply prior experience, share best practices, and develop creative approaches to increase adoption.
• Empower customers to independently address future security questions.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

CI Poly within 10 years

Security+ CEH IAT II+

Threat intelligence

MITRE ATT&CK

Log ingestion design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM platforms

Mandiant BAS tools

Job description

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Threat Emulation Engineer to support service delivery and act as a product subject-matter expert. You will work independently on small projects and collaboratively on large-scale deployments, contributing to the security posture of federal and enterprise clients.

You will complete internal training for Automated Security Validation, lead ASV deployments, assess customer requirements, and collaborate with product and technical teams to drive innovation in threat