--- title: 'Threat Actor Engagement & Intelligence Consultant - Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.) at GuidePoint Security' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/threat-actor-engagement-intelligence-consultant-remote-anywhere-in-the-u-s-bdsyf8ydq5c0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Threat Actor Engagement & Intelligence Consultant - Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.) at GuidePoint Security - **Company:** GuidePoint Security - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/guidepointsecurity/jobs/6238473004?gh_jid=6238473004 ## 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. General Description: We are looking for a skilled threat actor communications and engagement professional to support GuidePoint’s Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice within the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT). The primary function of this role will be threat actor communications (also known as threat actor engagement, or ransomware negotiations) for GuidePoint’s clients, collecting intelligence and advising digital extortion victims of appropriate courses of action aligned to their business needs. This is a client-facing role, requiring tact, professionalism, and a robust understanding of threat actor behavior and organization. The ideal candidate will also support GRIT’s intelligence research efforts, operationalizing threat intelligence data obtained through threat actor engagement and digital forensics efforts. The Threat Actor Engagement and Intelligence Consultant will be required to demonstrate strong client-facing consulting skills, calm under pressure, communications ability, and initiative under circumstances with unclear or incomplete guidance. About the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team: GRIT provides managed Threat Intelligence and Exposure Management services, Deep and Dark Web investigations, threat actor engagement, threat briefings, and advisory consulting in CTI operationalization, maturity, and program development. In each of these services, our goal is to better secure and prepare our clients to build, implement, and improve their security and CTI programs through advisory, instruction, assistance, or direct support. Additionally, GRIT supports GuidePoint’s DFIR practice, providing Threat Intelligence support to active intrusion investigations and response efforts, or informing DFIR advisory efforts and tabletop exercises. GRIT performs independent threat research into Ransomware and the cybercrime threat landscape, contributing to quarterly and annual reports, as well as Requests For Information (RFIs) and media inquiries. GuidePoint Security’s GRIT service offerings evolve in response to emerging threats and diverse client needs, and your creativity and expertise will assist the GRIT Practice with adapting to this rapidly changing environment. Roles and Responsibilities: - Lead and conduct Threat Actor Communications engagements, advising clients, legal counsel, and insurance carriers on risks, benefits, and key considerations for communication with threat actors in ransomware and data extortion cases. - Operate as a technical resource within the Practice and actively participate in DFIR investigations to share and identify actionable intelligence. - Effective engagement communication, time management, and collaboration with peers and clients. Foster client relationships by providing support, information, and guidance - Author comprehensive engagement deliverables that are tailored to both technical and managerial audiences; fully detail the technical findings, recommendations, business impact, and realistic remediation strategies. - Utilize automation, orchestration, and scripting to reduce manual processes, improving overall efficiency while also enabling new capabilities to meet the rapidly changing needs of our clients. - Contribute to integration of existing and future open-source and commercial tools or automation to help improve GRIT processes and procedures. - Perpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the information security industry. - Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly growing company. - Willingness and ability to support a rotating on-call schedule, including possible weekend work as needed to support emergency requirements. Required Experience and Education: - 2 - 4 years prior experience in communicating with threat actors, such as through virtual persona operations, ransomware negotiations, or use of “sock puppet” accounts in Deep and Dark Web collection. - Two (2+) years of experience performing Threat Intelligence analysis and/or collection - Prior experience in intelligence sharing relationships and partnerships within the private sector, ISACs, government, and/or private intelligence sharing groups. - Prior experience in building and developing persona operations, including familiarity with dark web forums and marketplaces, adversary behavior, and trust mechanisms. - Familiarity with digital forensics and incident response workflows, processes, and deliverables. - Experience in client-facing, professional services, or consulting roles. - Experience using emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes. ## Preferred Experience and Education - Familiarity with cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain technology. - Experience implementing or improving operational processes or procedures in the intelligence lifecycle. - Proficiency hunting APT data using open source or commercial cyber threat analytic tools or data repositories such as VirusTotal, Passive Total, Threat Miner, or Maltego. - Experience in scoping and conducting threat research centered on cybercrime, ransomware, and/or nation-state cyber operation. Travel Requirements: - Travel not required Physical Requirements: - Sedentary work. - Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day. - Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day. 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. 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 ## About GuidePoint Security ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: GuidePoint Security is a trusted cybersecurity advisor and services partner that helps organizations navigate complex security challenges, minimize risk, and ensure compliance. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Reston, Virginia, USA (new global headquarters at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza, opened June 2025) - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Cybersecurity consulting and services - **Target Customers**: B2B, serving enterprise organizations (40% of the Fortune 500), all U.S. cabinet-level agencies, and organizations of all sizes across every industry - **Mission Statement**: "Stronger Together. Protecting What's Next." — The company helps organizations solve their most complex security challenges, align security with business objectives, mature their security posture, minimize risk, and ensure compliance. ## Products & Services GuidePoint offers a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity services organized into key practice areas: - **[Advisory & Strategy]**: Security program assessments, policy development, risk management frameworks, executive advisory, and cybersecurity maturity strategies. - **[Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)]**: Aligning information security with business goals, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. - **[Identity & Access Management (IAM)]**: Services for managing and securing user identities and access. - **[Network & Infrastructure Security]**: Implementation, optimization, and management of network security architectures (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto, Gigamon). - **[Application Security]**: Security integration into the software development lifecycle, including penetration testing and code review. - **[Data Security & Privacy]**: Identifying, classifying, and securing sensitive information across complex environments; AI Governance. - **[Incident Response & Threat Intelligence]**: Comprehensive, 24/7 incident response (IR) and tailored threat intelligence (TI) services to prepare, detect, contain, and recover from cyber threats. - **[Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing]**: Services to identify, prioritize, and remediate security gaps. - **[Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security]**: Technical and advisory services to securely incorporate AI, use AI for threat hunting, and defend against AI-enhanced threats. - **[Security Operations Center (SOC) Services]**: Managed security monitoring and response. - **[Staff Augmentation]**: Providing expert cybersecurity practitioners on demand. - **[Managed Security Services]**: Ongoing management and monitoring of security technologies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (Private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not publicly available. The company has experienced "record growth" and is backed by a team of more than 1,000 employees. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The company partners with over 800 technology vendors, including major names like Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Splunk, Microsoft, Okta, and CyberArk. - **Growth Signals**: - Surpassed 1,000 employees (as of June 2025). - Achieved double-digit revenue gains. - Opened three new offices in 2025: new global HQ in Reston, VA; plus offices in Norwood, OH and Frisco, TX. - Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list (sixth time honored). - Serves more than 5,600 organizations, including 40% of the Fortune 500 and all U.S. cabinet-level agencies. ## Competitive Advantages - **Vendor-Neutral Expertise**: GuidePoint is solely focused on cybersecurity and does not sell its own products, acting as an objective, trusted advisor. They vet 800+ technology vendors to recommend the best-fit solutions. - **Deep Technical Certification**: The team is comprised of highly certified practitioners (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, etc.) with experience from Fortune 100 companies, the Department of Defense, and U.S. intelligence agencies. - **Personal Touch, National Scale**: Offers localized, white-glove service with the resources and expertise of a national firm. - **Comprehensive Service Portfolio**: Covers the entire cybersecurity lifecycle from strategy and risk management to implementation, managed services, and incident response. ## Strategic Focus - **Continued Expansion**: Opening new offices and growing the workforce, particularly in key U.S. regions. - **Innovation in Emerging Tech**: Introducing new service offerings in cloud security, Identity and Access Management, and AI/ML risk. - **Deepening Market Leadership**: Scaling across both public and private sectors, with a focus on federal government and large enterprise clients. - **Talent Development**: Investing in GuidePoint Security University (GPSU) to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through a flexible internship program. ## Why Work Here - **Award-Winning Culture**: Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list (sixth time). Recognized for a "vibrant workplace culture" by Inc. Magazine and Washington Business Journal. - **People-First Values**: Culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and a commitment to "doing what’s right." Features an employee-led "Pay it Forward" peer-to-peer recognition program. - **Remote & Flexible Work**: Offers excellent work-life balance via telework and flextime. Many roles are remote within the U.S. (with regional preferences for some positions). - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Fully covers employee premiums on the base health plan, offers generous support for dependents, a generous mobile phone and home internet allowance, and a competitive 401k retirement plan. - **Development & Growth**: Access to GuidePoint Security University (GPSU) for internships and continuous learning from industry-leading practitioners. The company promotes from within and offers a clear path for career advancement in a high-growth field. - **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees work on critical cybersecurity challenges for top-tier clients, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, providing a strong sense of purpose. ## Sources 1. [GuidePoint Security Careers Page](https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/careers/) 2. [GuidePoint Security - Why GuidePoint](https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/why-guidepoint/) 3. [GuidePoint Security Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List](https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/newsroom/guidepoint-security-named-to-inc-s-2026-best-workplaces-list/) 4. [GuidePoint Security Opens New Global Headquarters Amid Continued Growth](https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/newsroom/guidepoint-security-opens-new-global-headquarters-amid-continued-growth/) 5. 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