GuidePoint Security · 1 month ago
Senior Recovery and Restoration Engineer - Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The Senior Recovery and Restoration Engineer is responsible for rebuilding and securing infrastructure environments following cyber incidents, leading hands-on rebuild efforts and collaborating with clients and internal teams to restore business operations quickly and securely.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Lead IT recovery projects involving on-premises endpoint and network infrastructure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
Develop and manage technical remediation and restoration plans tailored to the impact of a client’s environment
Knowledge of common firewall platforms and ability to implement network containment in preparation for recovery efforts
Rebuild Active Directory domains, DNS/DHCP, and GPO structures to a clean baseline
Restore and validate virtualized workloads (VMware, Hyper-V) and critical file/application servers
Recover and secure Entra ID identities, Conditional Access, and synchronization with on-prem AD
Rebuild Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams configurations
Validate and restore data from backups (Veeam, Rubrik, Datto, etc.) ensuring integrity and cleanliness
Knowledge of common remote management tools used to assist impacted clients remotely
Knowledge of industry standard Microsoft hardening guidelines
Ability to implement common compliance controls, such as MFA, Defender for Office 365, Purview, etc
Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell/Python) for recurring recovery workflows
Document rebuilt configurations and assist client recommendations for hardening and post-incident validation
Participate in after-hours response rotations
Travel to client sites as required to perform critical recovery activities and on-site validation. Up to 50% travel
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 administration
Strong experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization platforms
Proficiency in PowerShell. Prefer experience with Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Graph API modules
Familiarity with backup restoration workflows and immutable storage systems
Solid understanding of identity security, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Exchange Online Protection
Demonstrated success in recovery or rebuild scenarios post-incident, including ransomware or other destructive attacks
Ability to identify persistence mechanisms and rebuild clean environments under tight timelines
Working knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and insurance-driven recovery requirements
Excellent communication and documentation skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to work alongside IR firms, legal counsel, and insurers during live recovery engagements
Capable of mentoring junior engineers and improving structured rebuild approaches
Calm and decisive under pressure and able to prioritize critical-path recovery items
Highly organized with a disciplined approach to communicating recovery milestones, task tracking, and reporting
Willingness to travel up to 50% to client environments as needed for hands-on rebuilds and validation
Preferred
5–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles, preferably within consulting, MSP, or IR/recovery efforts
Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, MS-100, MS-500, SC-300) or equivalent enterprise experience
Experience with one or more EDR or security platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender)
Strong scripting or automation experience, demonstrating process acceleration in rebuilds
Benefits
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
Company
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
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Audax Private Equity
2023-10-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Volk
Chairman & CEO
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Joe Leonard
CTO & VP Security Strategy
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