GuidePoint Security LLC
Security Tools Engineer (TS/SCI) - St Louis, MO
GuidePoint Security LLC, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Security Tools Engineer (TS/SCI) - St Louis, MO
St Louis, MO 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. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required prior to consideration for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite. What You\'ll Get To Do:
Design and implement shell scripts to automate system maintenance tasks, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Configure and manage system logging, including remote logging, to facilitate thorough log analysis for troubleshooting and security monitoring. Establish and maintain networking services, including firewall configurations and SELinux policies, to ensure secure and optimized system performance. Utilize partitions and logical volumes to configure local storage solutions tailored to specific project requirements. Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, ensuring software installations, updates, and core services are managed effectively. Apply a solid understanding of networking protocols (DNS, SMTP, DHCP) and utilize network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, Traceroute, Ping, Netstat, nslookup) to diagnose and resolve issues. You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. 7+ years of related experience in SEIM, network operations, network engineering, leading technology teams, leading operation cybersecurity teams, or a combination thereof. Active TS/SCI (required to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of hire date) DOD 8570 IAT II certifications (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) Proven experience in Linux system administration, with a strong background in shell scripting and system automation. Expertise in configuring system logging, analyzing logs for troubleshooting, and implementing secure networking services. Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudFormation, and Terraform is advantageous. Experience with automation tools like Ansible and version control systems such as GitHub/GitLab for script and code management. A proactive approach to system optimization and a continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest in Linux systems and cybersecurity. Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams to achieve system-related goals. Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, RSA Netwitness or others (NOTE: these specific tools are listed as examples; expertise in all of these are not expected). Nice to Haves:
CI Poly (required within 6 months) CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications, commonly CEH or CySA+ though there are several certs that qualify (required within 6 months)
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St Louis, MO 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. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required prior to consideration for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite. What You\'ll Get To Do:
Design and implement shell scripts to automate system maintenance tasks, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Configure and manage system logging, including remote logging, to facilitate thorough log analysis for troubleshooting and security monitoring. Establish and maintain networking services, including firewall configurations and SELinux policies, to ensure secure and optimized system performance. Utilize partitions and logical volumes to configure local storage solutions tailored to specific project requirements. Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, ensuring software installations, updates, and core services are managed effectively. Apply a solid understanding of networking protocols (DNS, SMTP, DHCP) and utilize network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, Traceroute, Ping, Netstat, nslookup) to diagnose and resolve issues. You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. 7+ years of related experience in SEIM, network operations, network engineering, leading technology teams, leading operation cybersecurity teams, or a combination thereof. Active TS/SCI (required to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of hire date) DOD 8570 IAT II certifications (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) Proven experience in Linux system administration, with a strong background in shell scripting and system automation. Expertise in configuring system logging, analyzing logs for troubleshooting, and implementing secure networking services. Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudFormation, and Terraform is advantageous. Experience with automation tools like Ansible and version control systems such as GitHub/GitLab for script and code management. A proactive approach to system optimization and a continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest in Linux systems and cybersecurity. Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams to achieve system-related goals. Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, RSA Netwitness or others (NOTE: these specific tools are listed as examples; expertise in all of these are not expected). Nice to Haves:
CI Poly (required within 6 months) CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications, commonly CEH or CySA+ though there are several certs that qualify (required within 6 months)
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