Security Analyst - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA)

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.

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Security Analyst with a proactive mindset to prevent incidents rather than just respond.  The ideal candidate will have a willingness to continuously update knowledge and skills and is keen on collaborating as a team player and be willing to learn from constructive criticism to stay ahead of emerging threats and innovative threat actors.

Note: This is a remote position but applicants located in our Mid-Atlantic region (NC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, NJ, or PA) are highly preferred.

Technical Skills Required:

• Familiarity with Splunk for investigations, ability to create and run SPL queries
• Understanding of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and similar protocols
• Ability to analyze network traffic and identify anomalies
• Knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
• Experience with anti-virus and malware analysis
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and other similar incident response frameworks
• Hands-on experience in triage, containment, and threat eradication
• The ability to analyze and monitor logs and formulate potential attack theories using analytical skills for scenarios
• Interpret logs from systems such as servers, firewalls, and applications
• Identify patterns and detect threats using log correlation across cybersecurity tools
• Basic proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Use regular expressions (regex) for data parsing
• Understand the importance of vulnerability management and scanning
• Knowledge of forensic tools preferred
• Familiarity with cloud security practices and tools (AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud)

Must be able to exhibit the following soft skills as an analyst:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skillset
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting incidents and collaborating with teams
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Keen observational skills to spot anomalies and patterns
• Willingness to collaborate with other analysts, IT teams, and external stakeholders
• Calm and flexible in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Familiarity and knowledge of emerging threats and vulnerabilities and have the means to obtain relevant information for threat investigations
• Previous experience in a SOC or similar role preferred
• Experience with managing real-world incidents
  
  

Preferred certifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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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 contributions
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option