GuidePoint Security · 2 days ago
Security Architect - Heartland region (Remote in Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity company that provides expertise and solutions to help organizations minimize risk. They are seeking a Security Architect to drive new business and provide architectural guidance within the Heartland region, focusing on cybersecurity solutions and innovative technologies.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Focus on driving new business by working with the Account Executives within territory
Be part of a team that helps provide direction for engineering cyber-security solutions that will be offered to customers
Make design and configuration recommendations for prospects/customers' environment
A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with teams to create new service offerings and supporting collateral
Proactively work to help mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
Learn, understand and position GuidePoint’s Information Assurance Service Offerings
Security Architects work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations
Position may require up to 25% travel within the GuidePoint Heartland region (NE, CO, KS, MO, NM, OK, AR, TX, LA)
Expectations for this role is 90% Pre Sales/Sales and 10% delivery
Qualification
Required
Must live in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area to be considered
Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
Prior experience in a Client facing Presales or consultative role
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including but not limited to: Network Security and Architecture, NGFW, Cloud Security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
Expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
Experience with various cloud solution providers
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Defense in Depth, Zero trust etc.)
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Preferred
Previous pre-sales experience is strongly preferred
Industry Certifications from ISC2, SANS, etc…
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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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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