Junior Cyber Security Data Platform Engineer

Position:
Junior Cyber Security Data Platform Engineer

Company:
GuidePoint Security

Location:
United States, Alexandria, VA

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Remote Opportunity (Candidates must reside within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area)

Short Summary:
GuidePoint Security is seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Data Platform Engineer to support the implementation and administration of the Exiger platform within a federal cybersecurity environment. This role involves onboarding enterprise data sources, configuring integrations, and maintaining analytics for cyber operations.

Responsibilities:
- Assist with configuring, administering, and maintaining the Extiger platform.
- Support the onboarding and integration of structured and unstructured enterprise data sources.
- Develop and maintain basic data transformation, normalization, and enrichment workflows.
- Assist senior engineers with configuring APIs, connectors, and automation supporting data ingestion.
- Help maintain metadata, data catalogs, and enterprise data governance documentation.
- Support development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations for cybersecurity analysts and mission stakeholders.
- Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist with Linux system administration, application deployments, and configuration management.
- Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to improve operational efficiency.
- Produce technical documentation, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in testing, validation, and quality assurance activities for new platform capabilities.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity technologies, AI capabilities, and industry best practices.

Requirements:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of experience supporting enterprise applications, cybersecurity platforms, or cloud environments.
- Basic Linux administration experience (RHEL or similar distributions).
- Experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or another scripting language.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and data integration concepts.
- Basic understanding of AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, including logs, events, identities, assets, and security monitoring.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work effectively within an Agile team.

Benefits:
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
- 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.