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GuidePoint Security · 3 weeks ago

Senior Security Architect - Mid-Atlantic region (Northern Virginia)

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The Sr. Security Architect will collaborate with Account Executives to drive new business within the Mid-Atlantic region by providing architectural security guidance and solution recommendations, focusing on cyber-security solutions.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Cybersecurity solutionsSecurity architectureNetwork securityCloud securityVulnerability managementData securitySIEM & AnalyticsIdentity solutionsZero Trust architectureSoft skillsTechnical writingTeam collaboration

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

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