Sr Security Implementation Engineer (Firewall)
New York, NY

Job Description

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Security Engineers at GuidePoint Security are experienced professionals who are autonomous, experienced, self-driven security fanatics. Our Security Engineers are materially involved in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery and have the freedom and control over how engagements are scoped and delivered.

Our unique position as both a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) AND a professional services organization also requires our Security Engineers to continually expand their knowledge and experience with the latest cutting-edge information security technologies. This helps satisfy our Security Engineers desire to constantly expand their knowledge and better meet the needs of our clients.

Position Requirements:

* Proficiency in one or more of the following security technologies: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and general networking background
* Proficiency in operating systems including Windows 2003 & 2008 R2, Windows XP and 7, RHES, CentOS
* Information Systems architecture, security control design, and development experience
* Up to 50% out-of-town travel may be required to client locations in New England and New York
* Security Engineers work from home when not visiting client locations
* Preferred: Educational & Professional Credentials Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience 3-5 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry

Preferred:

* Experience with Next Gen Firewalls including Palo Alto, Check Point, and Cisco ASA/NGFW

Educational & Professional Credentials:

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* 3 to 5 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry

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 350 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 1,000 clients.

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 the one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

* MacBook
* Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
* 100% employer-paid medical and dental with generous employer family contributions
* Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

Equal Opportunity Employer

GuidePoint Security, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.