Junior Cyber Security Data Platform Engineer

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. They are seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Data Platform Engineer to support the implementation and administration of the Exiger platform within a federal cybersecurity environment.

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
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• Exposure to Exiger or similar enterprise data analytics platforms
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Databricks, Palantir, or comparable analytics platforms
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, or enterprise data catalogs
• Experience with Git, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code
• Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Experience supporting federal government customers is a plus
• Interest in AI-assisted analytics, cybersecurity investigations, and enterprise data engineering