System Administrator, Senior, TS/SCI w/Poly (Washington, DC)

Posted:
3/8/2024, 5:05:47 AM

Location(s):
Reston, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

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 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 Sr Cyber Tools Assessor with a focus in ForeScout, you’ll work individually or in a small
integrated team, and may 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 and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues using
your full knowledge of the 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. You’ll configure and
manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems and application software, including DoD
Endpoint Security Suite and Solution (ESS), Host-based Security System and Solution, Splunk
and Cribl, and network security tools, including Firewalls and ForeScout. You’ll support
Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution
engineering, software development, or system administration.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator
 Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining devices, applications, and security
tools, including ForeScout, DoD Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) formerly (HBSS),
Splunk and Cribl, or Palo Alto Firewalls

 Experience automating aspects of cybersecurity tools operations, including deployments
or configuration management
 Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
 Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and
activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and
activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and
activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and
activities
 DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification,
including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND
 Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) -
Infrastructure Support (IS) certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI,
CFR, Cloud+, or CND within 30 days of hire
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, or
VMWare 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 Visio
graphic 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