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GuidePoint Security

Threat Emulation Engineer - Blue/Purple Team

GuidePoint Security
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onsite senior full-time Chantilly, VA

First indexed 24 Oct 2026

Description

GuidePoint Security is seeking a skilled Threat Emulation Engineer to support service delivery and be a product subject-matter expert. The engineer will work independently on small projects and collaboratively on large-scale enterprise deployments.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete internal training for Automated Security Validation (ASV)
  • Lead complex ASV deployments and partner with customers to address diverse security use cases
  • Assess customer security posture and requirements to guide solution design
  • Maximize ASV value by enabling customers and supporting their cybersecurity strategy
  • Collaborate with internal product and technical teams to deliver solutions and drive innovation

Requirements:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly within 10 years
  • 5–10 years of security systems engineering and troubleshooting experience
  • Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II+ certification
  • Strong understanding of cyber threat techniques, intelligence analysis, and adversary TTPs
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and similar threat frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Experience configuring and utilizing enterprise SIEM platforms
  • Understanding of OS auditing
  • Experience with Mandiant Security Validation or other Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools

Benefits:

  • Remote workforce primarily
  • Group Medical Insurance options
  • Group Dental Insurance
  • 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
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