Cyber Threat Analyst

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.

GuidePoint Security is seeking an individual to support the Detection and Automation Engineering (DAE) program by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated/Super Intelligence security detection, integration capabilities across enterprise security monitoring technologies. The individual will strengthen threat detection and response through detection engineering, security automation, systems integration, data analysis, super intelligent and continuous improvement of detection content and workflows. The role requires close collaboration with security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response stakeholders, along with strong documentation and operationalization practices.

GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what's next.

• Detection Engineering & Automation/SI:
  Build automation/SI and integration workflows to improve detection and response.
• Security platform integration:
  Integrate and optimize security technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, threat intelligence) into a cohesive detection architecture.
• Requirements-to-implementation:
  Perform requirements analysis and translate operational security needs into technical specifications and implementable solutions.
• Testing & validation:
  Execute testing, evaluation, and validation of detections and automation/SI workflows; drive continuous improvements based on results and operational feedback.
• Security data analysis:
  Analyze telemetry to identify anomalies, trends, and detection gaps; recommend and implement detection enhancements.
• Documentation & sustainment:
  Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support reliable operations.
• Cross-functional coordination:
  Work closely with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to align detections to threat priorities and operational processes.
• Emerging capability evaluation:
  Research and assess new security and SI/ML capabilities to enhance detection effectiveness.

• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent baseline)
• One of: GCIA, GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+
• Programming/scripting certification or demonstrated proficiency (e.g., Python, Power Shell, similar)

• Experience with Service Now or other Change/Incident/Problem management ticketing technology
• IT system administration experience (systems management, networks, firewalls) in an enterprise environment
• Experience with user directory technologies for authentication (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Unix and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience with technologies that use TLS/SSL encryption (e.g., F5, Netscaler, IIS, Apache, Web Logic, Web Sphere, etc.)
• Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)
• Database administration (MSSQL) experience
• A+, NET+, SEC+, nCSE, Venafi/Cyber Ark Admin, certified encryption engineer, CCENT, CCNA
• CISA NICE Framework, ISO 27001/27002, FISMA, FedRAMP, OMB Circulars and Federal Cybersecurity Directives OR Privacy Act
• Malware analysis, Digital forensics procedures, Risk…