ForeScout Engineer, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA)

GuidePoint Security - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Springfield, VA

501-1,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The ForeScout Engineer position at GuidePoint Security involves serving as a cyber tools and system administrator, focusing on the secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. The role requires collaboration with a team to develop innovative solutions, manage systems administration of cyber tools, and provide guidance to lower-level technicians. The position demands a strong understanding of various operating systems and security tools, with a commitment to ensuring project completion and resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop innovative solutions for secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems.
• Perform systems administration of cyber tools and server systems across multiple classification domains.
• Provide support to developmental and operational systems, including day-to-day operations and problem resolution.
• Configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems and application software.
• Support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design, evaluation, and administration.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance (active CI Poly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator.
• Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining ForeScout and other cyber applications.
• Experience with automating deployments or configuration management of cybersecurity tools.
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer.
• Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers.
• Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces.
• Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network and application frameworks.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans).
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only).
• 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.