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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, DC; Maryland Square, MD; Reston, 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:
As a Jr System Administrator with skills focused on Linux and VMware, you'll collaborate to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer
systems. You'll work individually or in a small integrated team, and may also lead a task, project, or team. You'll ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-
level technicians, specialists, and managers. You'll develop new concepts and processes andanalyze root causes and resolve complex issues utilizing your full knowledge of industry. You'll
perform systems administration of cyber tools sets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains. You'll provide support to developmental and operational
systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client, server, storage, and network devices. Configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux, and
install and load operating system and application software, including Host-based Security System, Endpoint Security Suite (ESS), Splunk, Cribl, and network security tools, including
Firewalls and ForeScout. Support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
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3+ years of experience as a systems administrator
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Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining devices, applications, and securitytools, including Palo Alto Firewalls, Trellix ESS or former McAfee HBSS, ePO, and FireEye tools, Splunk and Cribl or ForeScout
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Experience with automating deployments, configuration management, or cybersecuritytools operations
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Experience with Cloud Enterprise and authorizing cloud systems
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Experience with Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
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HS diploma or GED and 6 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 4 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities,
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1 year of experience with supporting IT projects and activities -
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
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DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND
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DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers
- Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer
- Experience with Gigamon, FireEye, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, orVMWare tools
- Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces
- Experience with Cloud Enterprise, authorizing cloud systems, and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with using Active Directory to manage Windows policies
- Experience with creating system and network diagrams
- Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
- Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence and Microsoft Visiographic and flowchart design
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
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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 900 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,500 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
GuidePoint Security, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.