GuidePoint Security
Threat Emulation Engineer - Blue/Purple Team
Chantilly, VA · Senior
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About the role
- GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk.
- We focus on enabling our engineers to become complete security professionals able to analyze security solutions, not just install and configure products.
- You'll gain a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills that allow you to give advice and direction relevant to today's threats.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first
Nice to have
- Complete internal training for Automated Security Validation (ASV).
- Candidates MUST have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly within 10 years for consideration.
- 5-10 years of security systems engineering and troubleshooting experience.
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II+ certification (e.g., Security+, CEH).
- Strong understanding of cyber threat techniques, intelligence analysis, and adversary TTPs.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and similar threat frameworks.
- Experience designing log ingestion and aggregation strategies.
- Knowledge of key security events across common IT platforms.
Skills
- Threat Emulation Engineer
- General Description
Compensation
- If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Benefits
- If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Company info
- Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
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