Security Engineer

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a cybersecurity expert, providing Tier-3/4 support for F5 architecture, collaborating with various stakeholders, and troubleshooting complex issues. Leverage your expertise in TCP/IP, UNIX/LINUX, and network devices to deliver solutions. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with eight+ years of experience, relevant F5 certifications, and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph. GuidePoint offers a remote-work environment, comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career with a rapidly growing company.

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; mostly LTM Load Balancing but experience with other F5 components is a big plus
• 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 200-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