Network Security Engineer
GuidePoint Security
| Company | GuidePoint Security |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | DC |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
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. About GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security is a leading cybersecurity solutions and services firm enabling federal government organizations to make smarter security decisions that minimize risk. With more than 800 vetted technology vendor partnerships and deep practitioner expertise across every major cybersecurity domain, GuidePoint serves more than half of the U.S. Government’s cabinet-level agencies across Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Community segments, as well as Federal System Integrators and major defense prime contractors. We are growing our federal presales engineering team and looking for technically exceptional engineers who thrive at the intersection of federal mission and cybersecurity technology.
We are seeking a Network Security Engineer who will be part of a team of skilled Cybersecurity professionals that support the design, build, and sustainment of network based cyber defense capabilities within the organization. Network Security Engineers interact daily with a wide variety of industry leading network security products including, but not limited to, firewalls, Intrusion prevention systems, full packet capture solutions, mail gateways, advanced malware defense systems, and TLS inspection solutions. Network Security Engineers provide support to fellow stakeholders when integrating new Cybersecurity requirements into the enterprise and maintain all production network security solutions that are servicing the organization. When required, Network Security Engineers support fellow stakeholders in resolving network connectivity issues.
MUST possess Active TS/SCI clearance (Poly preferred) is required prior to starting. 100% onsite – Multiple government site throughout the D.C. metro area.
Key Responsibilities
Participate on a team of skilled network security engineers responsible for the ingratiation, operations, and sustainment of a suite of enterprise class Cybersecurity technologies
Perform the planning and implementing policy changes on next generation firewalls
Assists in the analyses and design of a worldwide network security architecture
Administer configuration changes on enterprise load balancers that include enterprise TLS break/inspect
Work focused special projects both independently and within a group
Participate in the investigation and documentation of security related incidents
Implement corrective measures in response to emerging network security threats
Brief senior contract leadership and government stakeholders on the status of the enterprise network security posture
Requirements
An active Top Secret with SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred) is required prior to consideration for this role.
Related technical experience in network security technologies such as Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Strata, F5 Load Balancer (ASM is a plus), Cisco FTD/ASA, Gigamon, FireEye, and RSA Netwitness
DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification. (security+ minimum to start)
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
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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 it
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