GuidePoint Security · 4 weeks ago
Team Lead, Data Security (Northeast region)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGuidePoint Security is a company focused on data security consulting. The Team Lead – Data Security will lead client engagements to design and implement enterprise data security strategies while providing technical oversight and mentoring to a team of consultants.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical lead on client data security engagements, overseeing design, delivery, and implementation of strategic data protection solutions
Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess current data protection posture and develop tailored data security strategies aligned to business, compliance, and transformation goals
Design and document enterprise data security architectures including data discovery, classification, encryption, tokenization, and access control across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Lead assessments and integrations of data security platforms such as DLP, DSPM, CASB, and insider risk management tools across client environments
Provide technical oversight for solution deployments, policy configurations, and integration of security tooling into existing client infrastructures
Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engineers; assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure technical excellence and consistency across engagements
Act as a trusted advisor to customer executives and technical teams—educating on best practices, regulatory impacts, and emerging data protection technologies
Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and automation approaches to enhance client data security maturity and consulting methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience
8+ years in information security, with 3+ years focused on data security or protection
3+ years in a client-facing consulting or technical lead capacity
Proven experience developing and implementing data security strategies across complex enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with leading data protection platforms (Proofpoint, Netskope, Cyera, Cyberhaven, BigID, Symantec DLP, Varonis, etc)
Strong understanding of encryption, key management (KMS/HSM), tokenization, data masking, and structured/unstructured data protection
Experience with security automation, APIs, and integration (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible)
Deep understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST)
Exceptional client communication and presentation abilities
Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities within consulting or project delivery teams
Ability to manage multiple engagements and translate business outcomes into technical execution plans
Company
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Audax Private Equity
2023-10-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Volk
Chairman & CEO
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Joe Leonard
CTO & VP Security Strategy
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