Roles and Responsibilities
Assist in defining organizations’ desired state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance.
Work with leaders to advise on codifying strategic objectives into doctrine and procedures that can help meet defined objectives.
Assist with evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed.
Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address security requirements.
Implement the cloud security architectures, tools, and processes that you helped to shape and define.
Your technical experience will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with security requirements.
Required Experience and Education
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
5+ years of hands-on experience building and administering cloud environments, utilizing cloud- native functionality as well as COTs, GOTS, and open-source tools to meet your objectives.
Knowledge of Infrastructure code concepts such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans
Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting
Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with working in an Agile development environment
Education
HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert).
Preferred Experience and Education
Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills
Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Travel Requirements
This position requires 100% onsite support in Reston, VA
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work
Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first
“Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.”
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
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). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 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
