Junior Network Security Engineer - North Central (Remote in the U.S.)

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.

Role Overview
Junior Network Security Engineers at GuidePoint Security are emerging professionals eager to develop their cybersecurity expertise under the guidance of experienced team members. Junior Security Engineers support the complete security technology opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales assistance through delivery support, while gaining hands-on experience with implementation and configuration tasks.

GuidePoint’s unique position as both a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and a professional services organization provides Junior Security Engineers with exceptional opportunities to expand their knowledge and experience with cutting-edge information security technologies through mentorship and real-world engagements.

Position Details

• Remote position

• Applicants in the Eastern Time Zone are highly preferred

• Must reside in the United States to be considered

Responsibilities

• Assist with network security implementation and consulting services for multiple customer environments under senior engineer guidance

• Support implementation and management of SASE technologies from Netskope, Zscaler, or Palo Alto (training provided)

• Configure and maintain firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, or Cisco under supervision

• Assist in developing network security documentation such as as-built documents, implementation guides, and network diagrams

• Support senior engineers during customer engagements and technical implementations

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Network Security Engineering experience or relevant education and certifications

• Foundational knowledge of firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA preferred)

• Basic understanding of SASE technologies and concepts

• Familiarity with core networking and security fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, switching)

• Experience or coursework with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) preferred

• Strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Security+ or Network+ certification preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Willingness to pursue vendor certifications (SASE, NGFW, Cisco CCNA)

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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