GuidePoint Security

Junior Network Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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)
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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
network security engineeringfirewall technologiesSASE technologiesTCP/IPVPNsroutingswitchingpublic cloud platformsnetwork security documentationconfiguration management
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborative workdesire to learngrowth mindset
Certifications
Security+Network+Cisco CCNA