Network Security Engineer

General Description 

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.

About the Federal Region

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:  

• 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.

Required Experience and Education

• 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, PowerShell, similar)

Preferred Experience and Education

• Experience with ServiceNow 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, WebLogic, WebSphere, etc.)
• Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)
• Database administration (MSSQL) experience
• A+, NET+, SEC+, nCSE, Venafi/CyberArk 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 assessment methodologies OR Machine learning and SI for security
• NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls, CIS Controls OR MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• SOAR Tools: SentinelOne, SentinelOne Hyperautomation, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SOAR
• Operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix)
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Programming/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Travel Requirements

• Work will be REMOTE with candidates located in Morrisville, NC; Falls Church, VA; or Eagan, MN given preference.

Additional Provisions

• Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate’s resume is approved and interview passed; the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
• Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

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.”