Job description
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.
At this time, we can only accept candidates with an active TS/SCI WITH A COUNTERINTELLIGENCE POLY GRAPH (US Citizen) and local to one of the following locations: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC; Reston, VA; College Park, MD; Quantico, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Waikiki, HI
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide Tier-3⁄4 level support for F5 related architecture
- Ability to listen and collaborate with audiences ranging from IT administrators to executive level stakeholders to help deliver solutions
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen
- Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/LINUX variants.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.) including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags
- Familiar with F5 Architecture and comfortable with creating and managing multiple Route Domains and/or Partitions
- Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and on-site/remote support
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related field with eight+ years of experience.
- Familiar with working in an environment with development, engineering, sustainment, and overall O&M activities for a secure government system
- Relevant F5 Certified Professional certifications and must remain current with changes
- Must possess the required DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- F5 300-series certification
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ a CI polygraph.
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don’t miss updates on your application.
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)
- 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) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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
