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GuidePoint Security

Forescout Cyber Security Engineer

Reston, VAmidAdded today

About this role

GuidePoint Security seeks a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to support federal government clients by designing and managing advanced cybersecurity infrastructure, including network detection and vulnerability assessment capabilities. This role combines presales engineering expertise with hands-on deployment and maintenance of Forescout solutions for Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies.

What you'll do

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Forescout CounterACT appliances in enterprise environments
  • Design and architect IP networks including data centers, WANs, and LANs in virtualized environments
  • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application domains
  • Manage infrastructure and security controls with enhanced detection and event correlation capabilities
  • Communicate complex security concepts to senior management and diverse stakeholder audiences
  • Perform Tier II IT operations support including ticket resolution and remediation

What they're looking for

  • Forescout CounterACT deployment and maintenance
  • Windows and Linux systems administration
  • IP network architecture and design
  • Splunk or enterprise data aggregation tools
  • Federal information security frameworks and compliance
  • Vulnerability and threat assessment
  • Multi-domain virtualized infrastructure
  • DoD 8570 compliance certifications
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GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security builds and deploys security infrastructure and automation solutions for federal government, intelligence community, and enterprise clients. The company is hiring for specialized security engineering roles including cloud security architects, network security engineers, Linux automation specialists, and security operations professionals with expertise in platforms like Splunk, Zscaler, and firewall technologies.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience deploying and configuring Forescout CounterACT in large enterprise or federal environments.
  • Walk us through how you've designed a multi-domain network architecture across data centers, WAN, and LAN segments.