GuidePoint Security
F5 Security Engineer (TS) (Ft Meade)
GuidePoint Security, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States,
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 Top Secret clearance (US Citizen) and local to DC/Maryland.GuidePoint Security has an immediate opening for a Network Security Engineer to join our Applications Delivery Team - F5. The successful candidate must have F5 Operations and Engineering experience with multiple F5 solutions in an enterprise environment. Must have experience in data networking, working with application development and security teams and communicating effectively with various departments and technical skill sets within an organization. A strong awareness of web and application Security and data traffic flow control is required.We provide mission-focused, end-to-end systems engineering and analytic expertise to enhance operationally deployed systems, guide the acquisition of complex systems under development, and architect systems and technologies of the future. We provide solutions that respond efficiently and effectively to customer requirements by providing our systems engineering disciplines. This approach yields outstanding program execution, which translates directly into mission success.
Basic Job Description:Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirementsChampion a collaborative, team-based environment, sharing standard methodologies and success and building positive relationshipsPlan, Design, Develop, Implement and Operate F5 products such as LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ and APMManage the configuration on multiple physical and virtual F5 across multiple data centersDevelop scripts and tools to automate configuration of a large number of network security devices distributed across multiple data centersPropose and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the network security infrastructureApplies capacity planning configuration changes as demanded by the businessAddress performance, scalability, and service architecture administration issuesDesign, install, configure, maintain network security services, equipment and devicesPlan and support network security infrastructureProvide clear technical documentation and written procedures for issues identified and addressedMonitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network security infrastructure and connectivity issuesPerform launch testing for new software releases and the introduction of new featuresCoordinate equipment orders including physical or virtual appliances, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicingthe systems as neededDemonstrates knowledge of a broad range of technology towers i.e.: Storage, Virtualization, Intel, Networking, Data Center Migration and Disaster RecoveryKnowledge of risk and controls landscape, ensuring company-wide standards are metParticipate in change and incident managementAnticipating potential problems and acting to minimize the impact they may have on the project or unitAbility to collaborate with different technology towers to achieve common goals
Required Skills/Qualifications/Certifications:MUST HAVE A F5 400-level CERTIFICATION (401 or 402)Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or an engineering focused field5+ years of relevant F5 experience with F5 LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ, and/or APM administration and life cycle management including experience with advanced iRule creation and troubleshootingAbility to handle multiple complex F5 configurations and deployments at onceUnderstanding of networking at all layers of the OSI model; and Previous experience with web application technologiesExperience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting network systems, switching, and routing protocol standards such as: TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, SDN, and 802.1x.Experience managing and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in a large multi-site environmentAbility to manage multiple stands of work simultaneously.Executes within a customer-centric environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skill Hands on experience with Python and APIsSelf-driven with the ability to manage workload without direct supervision8570 IAT Level II Certification required (Sec+ or equivalent)
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Free Busy for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
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 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 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 contributions100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) programHealthy mobile phone and home internet allowanceEligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollmentPet Benefit Option
Basic Job Description:Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirementsChampion a collaborative, team-based environment, sharing standard methodologies and success and building positive relationshipsPlan, Design, Develop, Implement and Operate F5 products such as LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ and APMManage the configuration on multiple physical and virtual F5 across multiple data centersDevelop scripts and tools to automate configuration of a large number of network security devices distributed across multiple data centersPropose and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the network security infrastructureApplies capacity planning configuration changes as demanded by the businessAddress performance, scalability, and service architecture administration issuesDesign, install, configure, maintain network security services, equipment and devicesPlan and support network security infrastructureProvide clear technical documentation and written procedures for issues identified and addressedMonitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network security infrastructure and connectivity issuesPerform launch testing for new software releases and the introduction of new featuresCoordinate equipment orders including physical or virtual appliances, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicingthe systems as neededDemonstrates knowledge of a broad range of technology towers i.e.: Storage, Virtualization, Intel, Networking, Data Center Migration and Disaster RecoveryKnowledge of risk and controls landscape, ensuring company-wide standards are metParticipate in change and incident managementAnticipating potential problems and acting to minimize the impact they may have on the project or unitAbility to collaborate with different technology towers to achieve common goals
Required Skills/Qualifications/Certifications:MUST HAVE A F5 400-level CERTIFICATION (401 or 402)Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or an engineering focused field5+ years of relevant F5 experience with F5 LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ, and/or APM administration and life cycle management including experience with advanced iRule creation and troubleshootingAbility to handle multiple complex F5 configurations and deployments at onceUnderstanding of networking at all layers of the OSI model; and Previous experience with web application technologiesExperience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting network systems, switching, and routing protocol standards such as: TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, SDN, and 802.1x.Experience managing and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in a large multi-site environmentAbility to manage multiple stands of work simultaneously.Executes within a customer-centric environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skill Hands on experience with Python and APIsSelf-driven with the ability to manage workload without direct supervision8570 IAT Level II Certification required (Sec+ or equivalent)
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Free Busy for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
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 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 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 contributions100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) programHealthy mobile phone and home internet allowanceEligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollmentPet Benefit Option