Network Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security • DC, MD, VA, VA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join their federal presales engineering team. This role will support the design, build, and sustainment of network-based cyber defense capabilities within the organization. The Network Security Engineer will interact daily with various network security products such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, full packet capture solutions, mail gateways, advanced malware defense systems, and TLS inspection solutions. They will provide support for integrating new Cybersecurity requirements into the enterprise, maintain production network security solutions, and assist with network connectivity issues when necessary. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance (Poly preferred) and is 100% onsite at multiple government sites throughout the D.C. metro area.

Requirements

• An active Top Secret with SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred) is required prior to consideration for this role.
• Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Strata, F5 Load Balancer (ASM is a plus), Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, and RSA Netwitness
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification. (security+ minimum to start)

Nice To Haves

• Poly preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate on a team of skilled network security engineers responsible for the integration, operations, and sustainment of a suite of enterprise class Cybersecurity technologies
• Perform the planning and implementing policy changes on next generation firewalls
• Assists in the analyses and design of a worldwide network security architecture
• Administer configuration changes on enterprise load balancers that include enterprise TLS break/inspect
• Work focused special projects both independently and within a group
• Participate in the investigation and documentation of security related incidents
• Implement corrective measures in response to emerging network security threats
• Brief senior contract leadership and government stakeholders on the status of the enterprise network security posture

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed