Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security seeks a Security Engineer to join the Denver Heartland team, delivering hands-on network security delivery, client collaboration, and progression toward strategic security advisory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for Heartland clients, providing hands-on security support, design guidance, and best-practice recommendations in network security.
• Collaborate with sales teams to scope solutions, perform technical discovery, and present architectures aligned with client objectives.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in network security platforms, translating capabilities into measurable business outcomes for clients.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders through empathy, active listening, and a commitment to solving their challenges.
• Produce clear documentation, including security assessments, architecture recommendations, and implementation guides.
• Continuously expand knowledge across adjacent security domains to become a well-rounded security strategist.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter and drive better business outcomes.

Requirements

• Network Security Foundation: hands-on experience with concepts such as zero trust, next-generation firewalls, AppID, micro-segmentation, and secure access.
• Firewall and Platform Proficiency: practical experience with firewall and network security platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, and Fortinet.
• Troubleshooting Ability: familiarity with common methodologies for diagnosing issues on network security platforms, including firewalls, routing, NAT, and VPN.
• Operating System Knowledge: proficiency across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Security Fundamentals: working knowledge of general security concepts aligned with CISSP domains (certification not required).
• Communication Skills: ability to produce clear, concise reports and documentation related to security incidents, system performance, and recommendations.

Technologies

• Palo Alto Networks
• Checkpoint
• Fortinet
• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• CrowdStrike
• SentinelOne
• Zscaler
• Microsoft Defender
• Carbon Black
• Splunk
• Cisco security products
• AI tools

Benefits

• Remote work primarily (U.S. based); some travel may be required for certain positions, on-site work may be required for Federal positions.
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan with GuidePoint paying 90% of employee premium and 70% of family premiums, or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums, plus quarterly contributions for the HDHP option.
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the employee premium and 75% of family premiums.
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off program.
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
• Eligibility for retirement plan after two months via open enrollment.
• Pet Benefit Option.

Who You Are

• Relentless curiosity and a drive to understand how systems work end-to-end.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn from feedback and continuously improve.
• Emotional intelligence to communicate security advice with empathy and clarity.
• Creative problem-solving and persistence when paths are unclear.
• Aptitude and readiness to learn over perfection today.
• Ability to own priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Where This Role Takes You

• Network security delivery
• Client-facing support
• Technical documentation
• Platform expertise
• Pre-sales leadership
• Solution architecture
• Business advisory
• Enterprise influence