Cyber Network Engineer, Principal (TS/SCI CI Poly) (Chantilly, VA)

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 with polygraph 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:

As a Principal Cyber Network Engineer, you will be responsible for expanding network architecture of various vendor network devices, such as routers, switches, load balancers and firewalls. Work closely with cross domain engineers to implement
and maintain the robust and highly available network devices surrounding a complex cross domain system.

You'll also:

• Prioritize requirements based on the needs of the project
• Interacts with other team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, or coordinate information
• Good communication and customer service skills are needed along with ability to coordinate effectively with individuals from multiple levels
• Provides insight into efficiencies that can be gained from the current workflow based on an understanding of the customers' requirements
• Work with engineers on troubleshooting and building complex, highly available network topologies
• Performs engineering support and system administration of applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and back-up/restore
• Provides Tier 2/3 maintenance and engineering support for deployed technologies
• Supports Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies, where applicable
• Identifies potential conflicts with implementation of any cybersecurity tools within the enterprise and develops recommendations to remediate these conflicts
• Provides ideas for automating repetitive project tasks and metrics collection using scripts and assists with testing/implementation to production
• Other project and corporate duties as assigned to support the customer

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Minimum education: B.S. or relevant experience in related field
• Minimum/general experience: 7 years of related network experience (firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers)
• A solid understanding of Windows and Linux systems, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts is required
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multivendor network equipment and solutions, including Juniper, F5, and Nutanix
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile, and nimble environment
• Excellent written/oral communications skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization, planning, and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
• Must have or be willing to obtain IAT Level II or higher certification within 6 months of hire

Nice If You Have:

• Understanding of federal Cyber Security Guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 -Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to Federal Information Systems and NIST 800-137 - Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of LANs, firewalls, routers and switches

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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 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 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)
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 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