GuidePoint Security · 3 days ago
Senior Security Consultant - North Central region (Remote)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
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Responsibilities
Experience with the entire vulnerability management lifecycle, assisting with building and maintaining vulnerability management programs in large and complex environments
Must have experience with Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7 (deployment experience a plus)
Experience performing basic scripting tasks using only what is found in the environment, such as BASH, PowerShell, Python, Perl or other native scripting languages a plus
Experience with Kenna Security, Nucleus, Brinqa or similar risk management tools a plus
Experience with ServiceNow integrations a plus
Experience with Microsoft VM tools a plus
An understanding of operating systems such as Windows Server, Windows 10/7, Mac OSX, RHEL, and Ubuntu Linux and the ability to perform basic functions at the CLI
An understanding of networking concepts, protocols and detailed knowledge of how networks function
A strong understanding of systems design and implementation
An understanding of how and why vulnerabilities exist and are exploited
Ability to understand and articulate complex vulnerability information to both technical and non-technical audience
Ability to quantify true risk of vulnerability findings given environmental and extenuating circumstance
Ability to interpret vulnerability scan results and build creative remediation strategies to remediate vulnerabilities
Ability to design compensating controls when technical fixes may not be feasible
A working knowledge of Application Security and infrastructure specific vulnerabilities such as those included in the OWASP Top 10 (SQL Injection, Cross-site Scripting, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong desire to learn new technologies and contribute to a fast-growing company
Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, C#, PHP, Ruby or .NET
Hands on experience hardening systems to benchmarks such as CIS, NIST, etc.
Experience with enterprise software deployment tools such as SSM, JAMF, BigFix, or Tanium
Familiarity with other Information Security tools such as Nessus, Kismet, Nmap, Burp, Netsparker, WebInspect, AppScan, Nexpose, Core Impact, Metasploit, etc.
Qualification
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Required
Experience with the entire vulnerability management lifecycle, assisting with building and maintaining vulnerability management programs in large and complex environments
Must have experience with Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7 (deployment experience a plus)
Experience performing basic scripting tasks using only what is found in the environment, such as BASH, PowerShell, Python, Perl or other native scripting languages a plus
Experience with Kenna Security, Nucleus, Brinqa or similar risk management tools a plus
Experience with ServiceNow integrations a plus
Experience with Microsoft VM tools a plus
An understanding of operating systems such as Windows Server, Windows 10/7, Mac OSX, RHEL, and Ubuntu Linux and the ability to perform basic functions at the CLI
An understanding of networking concepts, protocols and detailed knowledge of how networks function
A strong understanding of systems design and implementation
An understanding of how and why vulnerabilities exist and are exploited
Ability to understand and articulate complex vulnerability information to both technical and non-technical audience
Ability to quantify true risk of vulnerability findings given environmental and extenuating circumstance
Ability to interpret vulnerability scan results and build creative remediation strategies to remediate vulnerabilities
Ability to design compensating controls when technical fixes may not be feasible
A working knowledge of Application Security and infrastructure specific vulnerabilities such as those included in the OWASP Top 10 (SQL Injection, Cross-site Scripting, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong desire to learn new technologies and contribute to a fast-growing company
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems / Security or related discipline
Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, C#, PHP, Ruby or .NET
Hands on experience hardening systems to benchmarks such as CIS, NIST, etc.
Experience with enterprise software deployment tools such as SSM, JAMF, BigFix, or Tanium
Familiarity with other Information Security tools such as Nessus, Kismet, Nmap, Burp, Netsparker, WebInspect, AppScan, Nexpose, Core Impact, Metasploit, etc.
Benefits
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
Company
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.
Founded in 2011
501-1,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Audax Private Equity
2023-10-10Private Equity· undefined
Leadership Team
Michael Volk
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
J
Joe Leonard
CTO & VP Security Strategy
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