GuidePoint Security · 4 hours ago
Security Architect - Southeast region
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelGuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity company that provides trusted expertise and solutions to organizations. The Security Architect will assist in driving new business by providing technical security guidance and product recommendations, focusing primarily on pre-sales activities.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Develop a deep operational understanding of tools, architectures, and processes across the security ecosystem
Build, maintain, and expand strategic relationships with key vendors and emerging technology partners
Conduct evaluations of new technologies, products, and solutions to ensure alignment with client needs and industry best practices
Maintain awareness of vendor certifications, industry advancements, and emerging security capabilities
Lead and coordinate 'vendor days' with key partners for internal team enablement and education
Compare and contrast competitive solutions to determine the most effective fit for client requirements
Serve as the design/architecture lead and primary technical interface for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle
Identify vendors and partners that align to operational requirements, budgets, and client resource constraints
Lead solution demos with vendor support, ensuring the demos are tailored to client objectives and clearly differentiated
Produce, socialize, and document both operational and technical requirements
Provide options and solution pathways that best align with client maturity, business strategy, and budget
Evaluate client people, processes, and existing technologies to identify optimization opportunities
Assist clients with the development of RFIs, RFPs, and program requirements
Collaborate with GPS SMEs to provide specialized insight, assessments, or validation as needed
Identify overlaps and gaps within client environments and provide clear recommendations for remediation or enhancement
Perform technical validation and rationalization of proposed solutions to ensure feasibility, effectiveness, and long-term value
Support compliance-aligned documentation efforts, ensuring architectures and decisions reflect industry and regulatory expectations
Lead risk-mitigation activities throughout solution evaluation and implementation
Advocate for client engineers and technical leaders, ensuring their priorities are incorporated and supported
Support ongoing alignment of technical roadmaps with client strategic objectives and security programs
Provide optimization strategies to improve solution adoption, operational efficiency, and measurable outcomes
Coach client teams, ensuring clarity of roles, solution capabilities, and expected results
Continuously update, refine, and communicate architectural plans to keep pace with evolving technologies and business needs
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of operational security processes and technical architectures
Ability to represent industry 'best practices' and articulate new technologies effectively
Demonstrated ability to compare and evaluate complex solutions across vendors
Excellent communication skills, able to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences
Vendor relationship management and negotiation experience
Proven ability to lead demos, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions
Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and guide client executives and technical teams
Preferred
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, vendor-specific certifications)
Experience developing RFIs/RFPs or supporting enterprise procurement cycles
Background in architecture, engineering, or security operations
Demonstrated success in technical leadership roles with direct client engagement
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.
Founded in 2011
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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