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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forescout Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Guidepoint Global, LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Applicant Tracking Systems, Big Data, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Normalization, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Network Topologies, Information Technology Operations, Internet Protocol, Forescout, Information Technology, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87727622/1 ## About the Role * TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph. * 5+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including performing basic troubleshooting and installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades * Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies * Knowledge of multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures * Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. * DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification. * DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification. * Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes Preferred Qualifications * Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances * Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems * Abilityto installand deploy Forescout in a customer environment * Ability tointegrate Cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk * Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation * Ability to be a self-starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations "Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information." We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application. ## Description As a Forescout Engineer you'll be responsible of developing relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. 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