Security Engineer (Denver, CO) - Heartland (Remote)

Summary

GuidePoint Security is a cybersecurity solutions firm helping organizations reduce their security risk by selecting and deploying the right technology, processes, and expertise. They are seeking a passionate Security Engineer to join their Heartland team in Denver, CO, focusing on delivering hands-on support and evolving into a trusted strategic security advisor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for clients across the Heartland region, delivering hands-on support, design guidance, and security best practices in the network security domain
• Collaborate with sales teams to scope solutions, conduct technical discovery, and present security architectures that align with client business objectives
• Build and maintain deep expertise in network security platforms, translating technical capabilities into strategic business outcomes for clients
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and a genuine commitment to solving their challenges
• Produce clear, concise documentation including security assessments, architecture recommendations, and implementation guides
• Continuously expand your knowledge across adjacent security domains, working toward becoming a well-rounded security strategist
• Embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Skills

• Hands-on experience with network security products and concepts such as zero trust architecture, next-generation firewalls, application identification (AppID), micro-segmentation, and secure access
• Proven experience working with firewall and network security platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, and/or Fortinet
• Familiarity with common troubleshooting methodologies on network security platforms, including firewalls, routing, NAT, and VPN
• Proficiency across client and server operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Working knowledge of general security concepts aligning with CISSP domains (you don't need the cert, but you understand the landscape)
• Comfortable producing clear, concise reports and documentation related to security incidents, system performance, and recommendations
• Experience with adjacent security solutions including CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender suite, Carbon Black, Splunk, and/or Cisco security products
• Experience authoring security runbooks, policies, and best practice documentation
• Exposure to pre-sales, client-facing consulting, or solution architecture (even informally)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Industry certifications (PCNSE, CCNP Security, CISSP, etc.) are a plus but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Hands-on experience with network security products and concepts such as zero trust architecture, next-generation firewalls, application identification (AppID), micro-segmentation, and secure access
• Proven experience working with firewall and network security platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, and/or Fortinet
• Familiarity with common troubleshooting methodologies on network security platforms, including firewalls, routing, NAT, and VPN
• Proficiency across client and server operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Working knowledge of general security concepts aligning with CISSP domains (you don't need the cert, but you understand the landscape)
• Comfortable producing clear, concise reports and documentation related to security incidents, system performance, and recommendations

Nice to Haves

• Experience with adjacent security solutions including CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender suite, Carbon Black, Splunk, and/or Cisco security products
• Experience authoring security runbooks, policies, and best practice documentation
• Exposure to pre-sales, client-facing consulting, or solution architecture (even informally)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Industry certifications (PCNSE, CCNP Security, CISSP, etc.) are a plus but not required

Benefits

• 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)
• High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family)
• If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 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