GuidePoint Security ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Security Architect - Mid-Atlantic region (Philadelphia Metro)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing company that provides trusted cybersecurity expertise and solutions. The Senior Security Architect will collaborate with Account Executives to drive new business and provide architectural security guidance, focusing on evaluating and recommending new security solutions for clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Focus on driving new and continued business by working with Account Executives within territory
Be part of a team that helps provide direction for engineering cyber-security solutions offerings
Provide business and security program recommendations for prospects/customers' targeted outcomes
Learn new cyber technologies and be able to articulate the value proposition for adoption and integrations across the cybersecurity landscape
Participate in Sales and Marketing events to make customers, prospects, and partners aware of GuidePoint and their offerings
Participate in industry events, conferences, and forums
Develop and drive services technology adoption within the existing customer base
Develop Statements of Work and Proposals for GuidePoint engineering services offerings
Report to the VP of Security Architecture within the Mid-Atlantic region
Qualification
Required
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, AI Security
Proficiency in operating systems including Windows, OSX, and Linux
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
Experience working with teams to create new service offerings and supporting collateral
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 Architects work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations
Position will require 15-25% travel for client meetings, QBRs, CKO, etc
Expectations for this role is 85% Presales Engineering/Sales and 15% Consultation and delivery
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including network security, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, SASE/SSE, Identity solutions, SIEM/Analytics, AI Security, etc
Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
MSSP/MDR sales/solution experience is desired
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.)
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.)
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Preferred
Proven experience with cyber security technologies including Zero Trust architectures, Data Security solutions, NAC solutions, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Security solutions, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP, Cloud Security solutions
Previous cyber-security presales engineering experience is a must
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
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