Security Engineer

Join GuidePoint Security's Denver Heartland team as a Security Engineer, delivering hands-on network security work and collaborating with clients to advance security outcomes. This role blends practical delivery with client-facing advisory as you grow toward broader security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to Heartland clients, delivering hands-on security delivery, design guidance, and best practices in the network security domain
• Partner with the sales team to scope solutions, conduct technical discovery, and present architectures that align with client business objectives
• Develop deep expertise in network security platforms and translate technical capabilities into strategic outcomes for customers
• Foster trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders through empathy, active listening, and a commitment to solving their security challenges
• Produce clear documentation such as security assessments, architecture recommendations, and implementation guides
• Continuously expand knowledge across adjacent security domains to evolve into a well-rounded security strategist
• Embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Requirements

• Network security foundation with hands-on experience in zero trust architecture, next-generation firewalls, AppID, micro-segmentation, and secure access concepts
• Proven experience with firewall and network security platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, and Fortinet
• Ability to troubleshoot common network security issues on platforms including firewalls, routing, NAT, and VPN
• Proficiency across operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Working knowledge of core security concepts aligned with CISSP domains (you don’t need the certification, but you understand the landscape)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing security incident reports, performance notes, and recommendations
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

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 within the United States, with some roles requiring travel or on-site presence for Federal positions
• Group medical insurance options, including a Zero Deductible PPO plan (GuidePoint covers 90% of employee premiums and 70% of family plans) or a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA (GuidePoint covers 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family plans; HDHP/HSA contributions in four quarterly installments)
• Group dental insurance with GuidePoint paying 100% of the employee premium and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off program
• Mobile phone and home internet stipend
• Retirement plan eligibility after two months during open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option

Who you are

• Relentless curiosity: you probe why and what if, seeking to understand systems end-to-end
• Growth mindset: you view every engagement as a chance to learn and improve
• Emotional intelligence: you deliver security guidance with empathy, patience, and audience awareness
• Problem-solving drive: you approach challenges with creativity and persistence
• Aptitude over perfection: you can move quickly toward answers even when not everything is known
• Ownership and autonomy: you manage multiple priorities and deliver results without micromanagement

Where this role takes you

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

SOME ADDED PERKS

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based, some travel may be required; on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group medical insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO plan (employee premiums covered at 90%, family plans at 70%) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (employee premiums covered at 100%, family plans at 75%); HDHP/HSA contributions quarterly
• Group dental insurance: 100% of employee premium and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Retirement plan eligibility after two months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option