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Endpoint Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security
Location
Falls Church, VA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Fed (General)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in technical cybersecurity engineering or infrastructure security roles
  • 3–5 years engineering and administering enterprise-grade EDR/XDR platforms across 50,000+ endpoints
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or 4 additional years of related experience
  • Expert-level proficiency administering enterprise-scale endpoint platforms across Windows, macOS, Linux distributions, and container runtime environments
  • Deep mastery of behavioral analysis, threat hunting, and detection authoring using query languages
  • Deep understanding of Windows/Linux kernel architectures and multi-cloud workload identity integrations
Nice to have
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GCFA
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • Specialized Vendor Engineering Credentials (e.g., CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator/Hunter)
What the job really is

The Endpoint Security Engineer will design, deploy, and operationalize endpoint detection and response capabilities across a large enterprise environment, ensuring security while minimizing operational disruptions. This role involves collaborating with application owners, supporting SOC investigations, and managing endpoint security tools across diverse systems and cloud environments. The engineer will also engage in continuous validation of security controls and provide technical support during high-severity incidents.

Benefits
  • Remote workforce primarily
  • Group Medical Insurance options with significant employer contribution
  • Group Dental Insurance with employer coverage
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off program
  • Mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Requires passing a client mandated clearance process including drug screening and criminal history check
  • All candidates must be U.S. Citizens or permanent status Green Card holders
  • Enforced business casual dress code
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