Senior Network Security Engineer

Job Overview

The Senior Network Security Engineer will engineer, design, and sustain Comply-to-Connect (C2C) deployment support to migrate and maintain critical services across unclassified and classified environments.

• Engineering, designing, and implementing C2C deployment support while managing the appliances, servers, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinating with the network service provider to develop and maintain comprehensive network architecture diagrams.
• Evaluating and recommending technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
• Monitoring and investigating C2C performance and faults to recommend and implement necessary improvements.
• Interacting with team members and customers at multiple levels to gather and coordinate vital technical information.
• Supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities related to cybersecurity technologies and system accreditation.

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Systems Security and/or Cyber Engineering.
• Experience with technologies involved in large‑scale enterprise deployments and data center environments.
• Experience deploying enterprise security software products such as firewalls, IPS, Anti‑Virus, and network management systems.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x, and general network security concepts.
• IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA‑Security) certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Experience implementing vendor‑agnostic C2C capabilities and services within DoD engineering and sustainment environments.
• Proficiency with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and tools such as Nmap, Nessus, and tcpdump.
• Knowledge of Shell, Perl, and XML Scripting to automate security tasks.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co‑workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions; on‑site work may be required for federal positions).
• Group Medical Insurance options:
  Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of employee premium and 70% of family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family plans).
• Group Dental Insurance:
  GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premium 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.

As set forth in GuidePoint Security’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.