Job description
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.
Overview
GuidePoint Security is seeking an Exposure Management Engineer to support and scale our Exposure Management operations services. This role focuses on the day-to-day operation, optimization, and automation of security platforms including vulnerability management, CAASM, and CNAPP tools. The engineer will work closely with senior security engineers and client teams to help operationalize exposure management programs, manage platform findings, and improve remediation workflows. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with security tools, solving operational problems, and building automation to improve security programs at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Operations
Operate and maintain security platforms including vulnerability management, CAASM, and CNAPP tools
Monitor security findings and support prioritization and remediation workflows
Assist in platform tuning, configuration optimization, and integration with client environments
Support Embraces of new assets, applications, and cloud environments into security platforms
Exposure Management Operations
Review exposure findings and assist with prioritization and remediation tracking
Help manage remediation workflows with client engineering teams
Generate operational dashboards and reporting for security leadership
Assist in maintaining asset inventory coverage and scanning accuracy
CNAPP & Cloud Security Support
Assist with the operation and optimization of CNAPP platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca)
Support cloud posture monitoring and exposure analysis
Assist with investigation of cloud misconfigurations, identity exposures, and attack paths
Work with senior engineers to onboard new cloud environments
Automation & Integrations
Develop scripts and automation to improve security workflows
Build integrations between security tools and ticketing systems
Automate reporting, vulnerability triage, and remediation tracking
Use APIs and automation frameworks to reduce manual operational effort
Client Engagement
Participate in regular operational cadence meetings with clients
Provide updates on platform findings and remediation progress
Assist senior engineers in troubleshooting security platform issues
Contribute to documentation and operational playbooks
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering
Exposure management or risk-based vulnerability management experience
Familiarity with vulnerability management, exposure management, or CNAPP platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Axonius, or similar tools
Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
Experience working with APIs or automating workflows
Understanding of security fundamentals: vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, identity and access control, security monitoring
Strong communication skills and ability to work with engineering teams
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CNAPP platforms such as: Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca, Lacework
Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes
Experience integrating security tools with ticketing platforms (Jira, ServiceNow)
Experience using AI-assisted tools (LLMs, copilots, or agent frameworks) to accelerate scripting, analysis, and security operations workflows
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Enjoys working hands-on with security platforms
Likes solving operational and workflow challenges
Naturally looks for opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows using scripting, APIs, or AI tools
Can operate independently but collaborates well with clients and engineers
This role provides exposure to a wide range of security programs and technologies and offers strong growth into cloud security, exposure management architecture, and security automation.
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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 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 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)
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). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 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
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.