Security Engineer

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a cybersecurity expert, providing Tier-3/4 support for F5 architecture. Collaborate with various stakeholders, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions. You will leverage strong interpersonal and presentation skills to educate others about complex technologies. This role requires hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP, UNIX/LINUX, and network devices. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with eight+ years of experience is required, along with relevant F5 certifications and DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification. An active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance is mandatory. GuidePoint offers remote work, comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related field with eight+ years of experience
• Familiar with working in an environment with development, engineering, sustainment, and overall O&M activities for a secure government system
• Relevant F5 Certified Professional certifications and must remain current with changes
• Must possess the required DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification
• Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ a CI polygraph

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier-3/4 level support for F5 related architecture
• Ability to listen and collaborate with audiences ranging from IT administrators to executive level stakeholders to help deliver solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen
• Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/LINUX variants
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.) including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags
• Familiar with F5 Architecture and comfortable with creating and managing multiple Route Domains and/or Partitions
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and on-site/remote support

Preferred Qualifications

F5 300-series certification

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