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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.\nThreat Emulation Engineer\nGeneral Description \nWe are looking for a skilled Threat Emulation Engineer to support service delivery and be a product subject-matter expert, working independently on small projects and collaboratively on large-scale enterprise deployments. This role will engage in large internal support group with extensive experience and benefit from our internal training program designed to increase your skills and keep pace with technology changes. 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. \nNo Prior Experience with Automated Security Validation Required: While experience with Mandiant Security Validation Tool would be great, we'll train you on the tool if you have a solid foundation in cybersecurity. We're vendor neutral security engineers providing services that meet customer needs, not our own or that of vendors.\nAbout the Federal Region\nGuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what’s next.\nRoles and Responsibilities\nComplete internal training for Automated Security Validation (ASV).\nLead complex ASV deployments and partner with customers to address diverse security use cases.\nAssess customer security posture and requirements to guide solution design.\nMaximize ASV value by enabling customers and supporting their cybersecurity strategy.\nCollaborate with internal product and technical teams to deliver solutions and drive innovation.\nApply prior experience, share best practices, and develop creative approaches to increase adoption.\nEmpower customers to independently address future security questions.\nRequired Experience and Education\nCandidates MUST have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly within 10 years for consideration.\n5-10 years of security systems engineering and troubleshooting experience.\nActive DoD 8570 IAT Level II+ certification (e.g., Security+, CEH).\nStrong understanding of cyber threat techniques, intelligence analysis, and adversary TTPs.\nFamiliarity with MITRE ATT&CK and similar threat frameworks.\nExperience designing log ingestion and aggregation strategies.\nKnowledge of key security events across common IT platforms.\nProficiency with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.\nExperience with networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.).\nAbility to manage and deliver multiple projects independently.\nEmbraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes\nPreferred Experience and Education \nBachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.\nExperience configuring and utilizing enterprise SIEM platforms.\nUnderstanding of OS auditing (Syslog, Windows Event Logs).\nExperience with Mandiant Security Validation or other Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools.\nRed or purple team experience.\nExperience developing SOC runbooks, workflows, and policy documentation.\nFamiliarity with various scripting languages (bash, python, powershell, perl)\nTravel Requirements:\nThis position requires 100% onsite support in Chantilly, VA\nPhysical Requirements\nSedentary work\nSubstantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day\nRequired to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day\nIf you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first\n“Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.”\nWe use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler 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.\n\nWhy GuidePoint?\n 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 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.\nFirmly-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. 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