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GuidePoint Security · 3 weeks ago

Strategic Security Advisor - Southeast region (Remote in TN, AL, or MS)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity company that provides trusted expertise and solutions to organizations. The Strategic Security Advisor will serve as a strategic partner to client leadership, helping to align cybersecurity programs with business objectives and operational challenges, while driving client engagement and program maturity.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to client leadership, understanding business objectives, operational challenges, maturity levels, and long-term goals

Lead rationalization of client Cybersecurity Program, including people, process, and operational considerations

Drive alignment of recommended solutions to client maturity models, enterprise priorities, and operational needs

Support account planning with Sales, ensuring shared strategy, clarity of objectives, and coordinated client engagement

Partner with Presales Architects and Account Executives to correctly identify, socialize, and document client requirements

Collaborate with Sales leadership to support regional and account-specific resource alignment

Work with Service Delivery and Engagement Leadership to define achievable program outcomes and ensure continuity from presales to delivery

Coordinate with vendor partners to shape and maintain long-term strategic relationships

Lead client workshops to assess needs, clarify objectives, and provide strategic guidance

Conduct Lunch & Learn sessions to educate clients and internal stakeholders on emerging practices and program opportunities

Support operational alignment efforts to enhance client program maturity and optimize technology investments

Provide GRC-aligned advisory to ensure clients are aware of compliance obligations, risk impacts, and governance best practices

Identify opportunities for program efficiency, alignment, and optimization across client engagements

Advocate internally for client requirements, ensuring the right technical, architectural, and strategic resources are assigned

Guide the creation of roadmaps and strategic plans that support client growth and security maturity

Support vendor relationship management to ensure solution fit, partner accountability, and long-term success

Qualification

Cybersecurity expertiseBusiness acumenGRC frameworksWorkshop facilitationVendor managementRelationship-buildingCommunication skillsPresentation skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Strong understanding of cybersecurity, technology programs, and organizational maturity models

Business acumen with the ability to translate technical and program concepts into executive-level insights

Excellent relationship-building skills across clients, sales, architecture, and delivery teams

Ability to facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and strategic reviews with executives and technical staff

Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Ability to challenge assumptions, clarify goals, and advocate for measurable outcomes

Expected travel of 40% in your market (TN, AL, MS)

Preferred

Prior experience in presales, consulting, or security program strategy roles

Familiarity with GRC frameworks, compliance obligations, and governance structures

Experience working with or managing technology vendors and partner alliances

Knowledge of cybersecurity program development, operational alignment, and maturity assessments

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