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.
Locations available: JBAB (Bolling AFB), DC; Maryland Square, MD; Reston, VA; Quantico, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Waikiki, HI
An active Top Secret / SCI clearance with the willingness to take and pass a polygraph exam is required for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer.
What You’ll Get To Do:
You will work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next-generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. You’ll use Splunk and integrate it with other state-of-the-art tools like HBSS, Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Network Security Manager (NSM), NetFlow, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to monitor, detect, and analyze threats. You'll perform hands-on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber defense tools and technologies and apply in-depth defense strategies for large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritizing response actions, including developing effective countermeasures. You’ll support the risk management and security compliance of specified cybersecurity tools. You'll apply thought leadership to solving complex security challenges in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience utilizing Splunk Enterprise
- Splunk Core Consultant Certification and Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) Accreditation preferred. Experience in designing resiliency using ITSI, including building out ITSI applications across multiple locations with centralized oversight.
- Experience with deploying, configuring, and performing functional testing and data validation in a Splunk environment
- Experience with Splunk system administration, including installation, configuration, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux Server environments
- Experience creating custom dashboards, writing queries, generating reports, and setting up alerts and notifications
- Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework
- Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)
- Active DoD 8570 CSSP - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND)
- HS diploma or GED with 7+ years supporting IT projects; Associate’s degree with 5+ years; Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP)
- Ability to obtain a DoD -M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification prior to start date
Nice If You Have:
- Experience ingesting and parsing logs within Splunk
- Experience with fields abstraction, data modeling, workflows, and drilldown queries in Splunk
- Experience administering distributed Splunk deployments
- Experience with site surveys, data gathering, research, and security tool deployment
- Splunk Certified Power User or other advanced Splunk certifications
- Experience with DevSecOps and ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focusing on Information Security. Since 2011, we have grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serve over 4,200 customers.
Our core values drive our success and workplace culture. Our team is knowledgeable, skilled, and collaborative, offering mentorship and guidance. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation.
Perks:
- Primarily remote work (U.S. based; some travel or on-site work for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance: PPO (GuidePoint pays 90% of employee premiums, 70% of family premiums) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint covers 100% of employee premiums, 75% of family, with annual contributions)
- Group Dental Insurance: 100% paid for employees, 75% for family
- 12 holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Mobile phone and home internet allowances
- Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months
- Pet Benefit Option