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 seeks a driven security professional to join our DevSecOps Practice in the Mid-Atlantic. Note: This is a remote position, but candidates living in our Mid-Atlantic region (VA, MD, PA, NC, DE, NJ, or DC) are preferred. Summary: As an Associate DevSecOps Engineer you will work alongside experienced security professionals to deliver DevSecOps solutions to our diverse client base. You will help organizations implement security best practices throughout their software development lifecycle (SDLC), assist with vulnerability management programs, and support cloud security initiatives. This position offers excellent growth opportunities through exposure to various industries, technologies, and client environments. Role and Responsibilities:
- Partner with clients to assess their current DevSecOps practices and help implement security improvements
- Support the implementation and configuration of security tools within clients' CI/CD pipelines
- Assist in conducting vulnerability scanning and implementing vulnerability management solutions across client environments
- Help clients scale and optimize vulnerability management programs
- Support the implementation of application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) in client environments
- Contribute to client documentation, including technical specifications and security recommendations
- Participate in client meetings and status updates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive security solutions
- Assist in creating and delivering client training materials and workshops
- Support senior consultants in complex client engagements
Experience, Education, and Technical Requirements:
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in security consulting or software development
- Technical Requirements
- Basic understanding of common programming languages and scripting
- Familiarity with popular CI/CD platforms and tools
- Working knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Understanding of fundamental security concepts and OWASP Top 10
- Basic knowledge of vulnerability management tools and processes
- Familiarity with containerization and infrastructure as code concepts
- Understanding of application security testing methodologies and tools
- Professional Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in client-facing situations
- Basic project management and organization skills
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and environments
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Preferred Skills
- Experience with security automation and scripting
- Knowledge of secure development practices
- Basic understanding of cloud security tools (CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CIEM)
- Familiarity with common compliance frameworks
- Experience with security testing tools like Burp Suite
- Consulting or client service experience
- Security certifications (Security+, CEH, or similar)
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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)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 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
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GuidePoint Security, LLC
medical insurance, dental insurance, flex time, retirement plan
Mar 04, 2025