Network Security Engineer

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Security Engineer and contribute to the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of data and security solutions for our Fortune 500 and government clients. You will work collaboratively with a team of engineers to deliver secure network solutions in diverse environments. This role requires advanced knowledge of security technologies and experience with various security tools and platforms. Successful candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to create comprehensive design documentation. GuidePoint offers a remote-first work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong focus on information security and a supportive work culture.

Requirements

• Possess advanced-level knowledge and experience with security design, implementation and support with at least four (4) or more of the following in order of priority: Firewalls/VPNs (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower and Fortinet a plus), IDS/IPS solutions (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, FireEye a plus), Malware Prevention (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, FireEye a plus), Solid understanding of routing and switching architectures (CCNA level knowledge is desired, CCNP+ preferred), Cloud Edge Security including Transit Architectures (Palo VM in AWS, Azure, GCP a huge plus), Cloud Visibility and Core Security Solutions (Palo RedLock(Prisma Cloud), Redseal, Dome9 a plus), Container and Serverless Security Solutions (Aqua, Twistlock, Pursec, Lacework a plus), Endpoint Security: Next Gen AV (Palo Traps, Crowdstrike, Sentinel One, Cisco AMP a plus), On premise Virtual Infrastructures (VMware ESXi/NSX, Microsoft HyperV, KVM a plus)
• Have a BS in CS or EE and/or 2-4 years related experience with specific focus on Next Generation Firewall design and implementation
• Possess Palo Alto PCNSE 10+ (Strongly Desired. ACE/PCNSE 6/7 Considered)
• Possess Industry security certification such as CISSP & CEH (Desired)

Responsibilities

• Perform project-based engineering, design, installation and troubleshooting of data/security solutions
• Work with the engineering team to successfully implement secure network solutions
• Perform security configuration and deployment in medium to very large environments
• Provide security engineering consulting services, including assessment, design and implementation of data and secure networking environments
• Assist clients through planning, design and implementation of secure data communications environments
• Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively manage the implementation process from design to customer acceptance
• Perform assessments of client environments and develop detailed documentation including deliverable reports and summary presentations based on industry and vendor best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Possess CCNA (Preferred. CCNP/CCIE Security and/or R&S a plus)

Benefits

• 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