What are the responsibilities and job description for the ForeScout Engineer, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA) position at GuidePoint Security, LLC?
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.
An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer
What You'll Get To Do:As a cyber tools and system administrator on our team, you'll collaborate to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. You'll work individually or in a small integrated team, and may lead a task, project, or team. You'll ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. You'll develop new concepts and processes and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues using your full knowledge of the industry. You'll perform systems administration of cyber tools sets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains. You'll provide support to developmental and operational systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client, server, storage, and network devices. You'll configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems and application software, including DoD Endpoint Security Suite and Solution (ESS), Host-based Security System and Solution, Splunk and Cribl, and network security tools, including Firewalls and ForeScout. You'll support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:-
REQUIRED: US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI (active CI Poly preferred)
- Please note this is 100% onsite work (no remote)
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Detail-oriented and who are willing to collaborate with others.
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Lifelong and Fast learners
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5 years of experience as a systems administrator
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Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining ForeScout and other cyber applications and security tools
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Experience with automating deployments or configuration management of cybersecurity tools operations
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Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
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HS diploma or GED and 12 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 10 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 6 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
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DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA , GICSP, or CND
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DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA , GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud , or CND
Nice If You Have:
- Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer
- Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers
- Experience with Gigamon, FireEye, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare tools
- Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces
- Experience with Cloud Enterprise, authorizing cloud systems, and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with using Active Directory to manage Windows policies
- Experience with creating system and network diagrams
- Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
- Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence and Microsoft Visio graphic and flowchart design
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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)
- 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) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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
GuidePoint Security, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $500 - $1,000
