[Remote] Senior Security Consultant (VM & CAM) - North Central region

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that provides trusted expertise and services to help organizations minimize risk. They are seeking a Senior Security Consultant who will be involved in the complete professional services lifecycle, focusing on vulnerability management and building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in vulnerability management, scripting, and systems design, and will be passionate about learning new technologies. Responsibilities • Experience with the entire vulnerability management lifecycle, assisting with building and maintaining vulnerability management programs in large and complex environments • Qualys, Tenable and/or Rapid7 experience preferred • 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 UVM/RBVM tools is a plus • Experience with ServiceNow integrations 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 • Strong written and verbal communication skills • A strong desire to learn new technologies and contribute to a fast-growing company • 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 asset management tools such as Axonius, and Armis is a plus Skills • Experience with the entire vulnerability management lifecycle, assisting with building and maintaining vulnerability management programs in large and complex environments • 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 • Strong written and verbal communication skills • A strong desire to learn new technologies and contribute to a fast-growing company • Qualys, Tenable and/or Rapid7 experience preferred • 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 UVM/RBVM tools is a plus • Experience with ServiceNow integrations a plus • 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 asset management tools such as Axonius, and Armis is a plus • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems / Security or related discipline preferred 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 Overview • GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job