ShorePoint

Who we are: ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community. Internship Overview: ShorePoint is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to participate in our Junior Elastic Stack Engineer Internship Program. Our goal is to provide hands-on, valuable experience that directly aligns with the intern’s education, field of study and career goals, while providing opportunities to gain experience, build a professional network and contribute to real customer challenges. Throughout the program, our goal is to provide the right balance of guidance to help this individual learn and freedom to help them grow in a casual and fun environment. Who we’re looking for: We are seeking an Elastic Stack Engineer Intern who is motivated and passionate about gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, an eagerness to learn and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. This individual will assist in the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of the Elastic Stack and may have close interaction with customers to understand requirements and help deliver solutions that meet their needs. What you’ll be doing: - Install and configure Elastic Stack components, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash and Beats on Linux systems. - Troubleshoot issues with Elastic Stack components and their integration with various other systems. - Collaborate with other engineers and developers to implement new features and functionality. - Communicate with customers as needed to understand requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs. - Provide technical support to customers to resolve issues related to Elastic Stack components. - Contribute to the development of Elastic onboarding documentation, including what a new team member needs to know, how to evaluate their skills and the training curriculum they should follow. - Develop a tool for quick discovery within new Elastic cluster environments; this includes creating a set of API calls (or similar methods) to query a cluster during engagement kickoffs to gather configuration information for consultant use. - Contribute to the Elastic Accelerators initiative based on the individual’s specific skillset, which may include kibana-py development work, Platinum deployment automation, content dependency mapping and development of compliance-focused dashboards. - Investigate new AI and security features within Elasticsearch and present to the team about new capabilities available in recent releases. What you need to know: - Strong foundation with Linux, including the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Linux systems. - Understanding of networking fundamentals and the ability to configure and troubleshoot host-level networking. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface well with customers. - Eagerness to learn and ability to work independently. - Passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex problems. Must have’s: - Must be at least a college Junior. - Must be enrolled in an accredited university (undergraduate or graduate). - Major must be aligned with ShorePoint’s intern program positions (Information Technology, Computer Science and Cybersecurity). - Must have a cumulative GPA greater or equal to 3.0. - Ability to work remotely and manage tasks effectively in a virtual setting. - Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. Beneficial to have: - Scripting or programming experience, preferably with Python and exposure to version control systems like Git. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes - Experience with the Elastic Stack or similar platforms such as Splunk or Grafana/Prometheus. Where it’s done: - Remote (Herndon, VA). Location Herndon, Virginia (Remote) Department Staff Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level

Who we are: ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community. The Perks: As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 144 hours of PTO, 11 holidays, 85% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement and more. Who we’re looking for: We are seeking a Lead Security Architect who possesses deep technical mastery in designing resilient, enterprise-grade security frameworks. You will serve as the strategic visionary and technical anchor, ensuring our mission-critical systems are inherently secure by design and aligned with evolving federal defense standards. In this role, the Lead Security Architect will bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and executive risk management orchestrating the transition to a robust Zero Trust environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. What you’ll be doing: - Lead the design and evaluation of enterprise security architectures, ensuring all systems align with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and organizational cybersecurity guidelines. - Serve as the primary technical liaison between enterprise architects and systems security engineers to ensure security controls are correctly allocated and implemented. - Convert complex operational needs and stakeholder security interests into detailed technical requirements and functional specifications. - Provide critical input to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including the development of system life-cycle support plans and operational procedures. - Manage security requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle, from drafting statements of work to evaluating vendor-proposed security designs for adequacy. - Perform regular security reviews and design modeling to identify architecture gaps, developing comprehensive risk management plans to address vulnerabilities. - Categorize systems and define clear security boundaries, documenting the protection needs for information systems and networks. - Advise senior leadership and authorized officials on design concepts, project costs and the potential adverse effects of identified vulnerabilities. What you need to know: - Deep proficiency in describing and documenting IT architectures using frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF or FEAF, with a focus on integrating security into the full system development life cycle. - Mastery of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, including identity management (PKI, Oauth, SAML), micro-segmentation and secure cloud/hybrid IT delivery models like DevOps and Agile. - Comprehensive knowledge of NIST 800-series, FedRAMP and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure systems meet stringent federal and defense cybersecurity standards. - Technical expertise in network security (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls), encryption algorithms and the ability to design countermeasures against complex cyber threats and vulnerabilities. - Ability to translate operational requirements into technical protection needs and effectively communicate risk and design concepts to both technical experts and executive stakeholders. Must have’s: - 10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in security architecture or a senior technical role - One or more of the following certifications: (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Enterprise Architect (GSEA) or GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA). - Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking. - Demonstrated experience architecting secure enterprise systems using Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. - Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements. Beneficial to have: - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field. Where it’s done: - Remote (Herndon, VA). Location Herndon, Virginia (Remote) Department Staff Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Experienced

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a Lead Security Architect who possesses deep technical mastery in designing resilient, enterprise-grade security frameworks. You will serve as the strategic visionary and technical anchor, ensuring our mission-critical systems are inherently secure by design and aligned with evolving federal defense standards. This role will bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and executive risk management, orchestrating the transition to a robust Zero Trust environment. - Lead the design and evaluation of enterprise security architectures, ensuring all systems align with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and organizational cybersecurity guidelines. - Serve as the primary technical liaison between enterprise architects and systems security engineers to ensure security controls are correctly allocated and implemented. - Convert complex operational needs and stakeholder security interests into detailed technical requirements and functional specifications. - Provide critical input to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including the development of system life-cycle support plans and operational procedures. - Manage security requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle, from drafting statements of work to evaluating vendor-proposed security designs for adequacy. - Perform regular security reviews and design modeling to identify architecture gaps, developing comprehensive risk management plans to address vulnerabilities. - Categorize systems and define clear security boundaries, documenting the protection needs for information systems and networks. - Advise senior leadership and authorized officials on design concepts, project costs and the potential adverse effects of identified vulnerabilities. Qualifications - 10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in security architecture or a senior technical role. - One or more of the following certifications: (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Enterprise Architect (GSEA) or GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA). - Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking. - Demonstrated experience architecting secure enterprise systems using Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. - Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements. Requirements - Deep proficiency in describing and documenting IT architectures using frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF or FEAF, with a focus on integrating security into the full system development life cycle. - Mastery of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, including identity management (PKI, Oauth, SAML), micro-segmentation and secure cloud/hybrid IT delivery models like DevOps and Agile. - Comprehensive knowledge of NIST 800-series, FedRAMP and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure systems meet stringent federal and defense cybersecurity standards. - Technical expertise in network security (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls), encryption algorithms and the ability to design countermeasures against complex cyber threats and vulnerabilities. - Ability to translate operational requirements into technical protection needs and effectively communicate risk and design concepts to both technical experts and executive stakeholders. Benefits - 144 hours of PTO - 11 holidays - 85% of insurance premium covered - 401k - Continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement - More benefits available Company Description ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Specialist with deep expertise in software and systems engineering and cybersecurity-focused R&D supporting a federal environment. In this role, you will develop new cyber capabilities by researching emerging technologies, designing and prototyping secure solutions and evaluating vulnerabilities across cyberspace systems. - Conduct software and systems engineering research to develop new cybersecurity capabilities and ensure security is integrated throughout the design and development lifecycle. - Research current and emerging technologies to understand system/network capabilities and identify vulnerability and opportunity areas aligned to mission needs. - Review and validate data mining and data warehousing programs, processes and requirements to support capability development. - Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements and develop or recommend appropriate technical solutions and standards. - Design, develop and troubleshoot prototypes and early-stage tools/technologies, resolving issues throughout design, development and pre-launch phases. - Identify functional and security-related features that enable new capability development to exploit or mitigate vulnerabilities. - Evaluate network infrastructure and systems to identify vulnerabilities and systemic security issues based on vulnerability and configuration data. - Develop or enhance reverse engineering tools and techniques to support vulnerability discovery and capability improvement. - Develop data management capabilities (for example, cloud-based centralized cryptographic key management) to support distributed and mobile workforce needs. - Produce technical documentation and present briefings to communicate findings, designs, risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications - 7+ years of relevant cyber security experience. - Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking. - Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements. Requirements - Expert knowledge of computer architecture, operating system structures (process management, directory internals) and middleware (Enterprise Service Bus, message queuing) to identify vulnerabilities in complex system designs. - Deep proficiency in hacking methodologies, penetration testing and software reverse engineering, with the ability to identify forensic footprints and analyze software communications for security gaps. - Technical mastery of networking protocols, XML schemas and application firewall functions (including REST/JSON processing, SSL security and data anonymization for PCI/PII). - Knowledge of cybersecurity laws and standards specifically for critical infrastructure, mobile communications architecture and the vulnerabilities inherent in hardware designed without security considerations. - Skill in applying the systems engineering process, secure coding techniques and mathematical or statistical models to develop and integrate technologies across legacy and modern platforms. Benefits - 144 hours of PTO - 11 holidays - 85% of insurance premium covered - 401k - Continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement - More benefits available Company Description ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.