Principal F5 Security Engineer (TS/SCI Poly)

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.

At this time, we can only accept candidates with an active TS/SCI WITH A COUNTERINTELLIGENCE POLY GRAPH () and local to northern VA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Tier-3/4 level support for F5 related architecture
• Ability to listen and collaborate with audiences ranging from IT administrators to executive level stakeholders to help deliver solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen
• Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/LINUX variants.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.) including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags
• Familiar with F5 Architecture and comfortable with creating and managing multiple Route Domains and/or Partitions
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and on-site/remote support

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related field with eight+ years of experience.
• Familiar with working in an environment with development, engineering, sustainment, and overall O&M activities for a secure government system
• Relevant F5 Certified Professional certifications and must remain current with changes
• Must possess the required DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification

Security Clearance Requirements:
Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ a CI 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