Systems/Application Security Analyst jobs in Arizona

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Summary

GuidePoint Security's Threat & Attack Simulation Practice provides attack-oriented professional services, Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, Network Penetration Testing, Cloud Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, and various ad hoc custom assessments to address unique information security concerns for clients.

As a Security Analyst, you will be a reliable team member that leverages your knowledge, skills, and experience to assist with delivering exceptional results to clients for the Practice's core professional service offerings, as well as embarking on a long-term journey to hone your skills and mature your career as the company grows. Your primary responsibilities revolve around assisting with challenging and complex assessments, sharing knowledge with team members, and continuously improving your knowledge and skills to take on more advanced projects over time.

Security Analysts are encouraged to interact with the Threat & Attack Simulation Leadership Team and contribute to future success. GuidePoint Security's Threat & Attack Simulation service offerings are perpetually evolving in response to emerging threats and diverse client needs. Your creativity and expertise will assist the Practice by adapting to this rapidly changing environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of Threat & Attack Simulation's professional services, including but not limited to Vulnerability Assessments, Internal and External Penetration Tests, Wireless Security Assessments, Onsite and Remote Social Engineering, and a variety of Custom Assessments
• Contribute to comprehensive assessment deliverables that are proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences and fully detail the technical execution, core deficiencies, business impact, and realistic remediation strategies
• Utilize automation, orchestration, and scripting to reduce manual processes, improving overall efficiency while also enabling new capabilities to meet the rapidly changing needs of our clients
• Contribute to marketing initiatives via activities such as publishing research, speaking at industry conferences, authoring blog articles and whitepapers, hosting webinars, and developing security tools
• Perpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the information security industry.
• Foster client relationships by providing support, information, and guidance
• Configure, operate, and manage a Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) or continuous penetration testing platform and report results to relevant stakeholders promptly
• Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly-growing company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Demonstrated self-motivation to learn and practice/lab new and emerging attack techniques and self-learning beyond academia is strongly preferred.
  
  Experience performing offensive/attack-oriented security assessments is beneficial.
  
  Experience in a consulting services role is beneficial.
  
  Internal operational (non-consulting) experience is beneficial.
  
  Lab-based certifications, such as OSCP, eJPT, HackTheBox pro labs, etc. are strongly preferred.
  
  Other relevant industry certifications, such as GPEN and GCIH are also beneficial.
  
  Experience with continuous penetration testing or Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms is a plus but not required.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 900 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,500 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks....

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 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