GuidePoint Security · 2 hours ago
Security Architect (Chicago, IL) - North Central region
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations minimize risk. The Security Architect role involves engaging in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle and requires expertise in various security technologies to provide tailored solutions to clients.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
MUST be located in Chicago, IL and open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
Security Engineers work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
Position will require travel within the Chicago metro area
Expectations for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc
Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
Strong networking and security troubleshooting
Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)
Experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
Qualification
Required
MUST be located in Chicago, IL and open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
Security Engineers work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
Position will require travel within the Chicago metro area
Expectations for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc
Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
Strong networking and security troubleshooting
Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
Previous pre-sales experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
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) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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
Company
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (14)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Audax Private Equity
2023-10-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Volk
Chairman & CEO
J
Joe Leonard
CTO & VP Security Strategy
Recent News
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