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.
Candidates MUST have an active Secret clearance for consideration. A Top Secret is preferred; candidates with a Secret will be sponsored for a TS/SCI. This position is onsite at MacDill AFB.
A Network Security Engineer is part of a team of skilled Cybersecurity professionals that support the design, build, and sustainment of network based cyber defense capabilities within the organization. Network Security Engineers interact daily with a wide variety of industry leading network security products including, but not limited to, firewalls, Intrusion prevention systems, full packet capture solutions, mail gateways, advanced malware defense systems, and TLS inspection solutions. Network Security Engineers provide support to fellow stakeholders when integrating new Cybersecurity requirements into the enterprise and maintain all production network security solutions that are servicing the organization. When required, Network Security Engineers support fellow stakeholders in resolving network connectivity issues.
This position is 100% onsite with our Government customer in Tampa, FL.
What You'll Get to Do:
- Buildout a comply to connect implementation for a global network
- Assist in all phases of development, design, modernization, and migration in support of a government multi-cloud environment
- Utilize Cloud knowledge and experience with integration, system analysis or programming experience, including developing AWS/Azure systems requirements and design specification
- Work within the Zero Trust team to design and implement policies and 802.1x technologies
- Participate on a team of skilled network security engineers responsible for the ingratiation, operations, and sustainment of a suite of enterprise class Cybersecurity technologies
- Perform the planning and implementing policy changes on network devices
- 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 current status of the enterprise network security posture
Position Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance or higher
- Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Palo Alto Firewall, Cisco FTD/ASA, Forescout, Cisco ISE or 802.1x capabilities
- Must possess an active DoD 8570-compliant cyber certification at IAT Level II or better
Preferred:
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Other Certificates supporting cloud technologies
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
- 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
- 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
