Full-Time

Security Architect

Posted on 9/6/2024

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security

501-1,000 employees

Provides cybersecurity guidance and integration services

Consulting
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$175k - $250kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Remote position with a focus on Boston or New York Metro.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Splunk
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
  • Prior experience in a corporate operational or technical leadership role
  • Prior experience in a client facing pre-sales and consulting role
  • Experience with security products from CrowdStrike, Splunk, SentinelOne, Zscaler, Palo Alto, Check Point, Tenable, Microsoft, CyberArk, Checkmarx, Contrast, Veracode, etc
  • Experience with securing complex AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Travel will be required in Boston or New York Metro areas to attend customer/vendor partner events, QBRs, etc.
  • Security Architects work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations
  • Serve as our clients’ primary technical point of contact along side our Account Executives
  • A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
  • Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing security controls across a wide range of IT and enterprise business systems
  • Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
  • Preferred experience in the areas of SecOps, Security Analytics, SIEM/SOAR, etc.
  • Proficiency in other security technologies including but not limited to: Next-Gen Firewalls, Data Security, SASE, NAC, PAM, EDR, NDR, APPSEC, CNAPP, etc.
  • Understand and articulate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects in a fast paced environment
  • Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences

GuidePoint Security specializes in providing expert guidance for navigating the cyber landscape, offering services that include insights into the evolving threat landscape and aligning product decisions with resource capacity. They also assist with product comparisons and integration to optimize cybersecurity resources, focusing on technologies such as threat intelligence, security assessments, and cybersecurity product integration.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Onspring enhances GuidePoint's GRC automation capabilities.
  • Recognition of women leaders boosts GuidePoint's brand and attracts diverse talent.
  • Zero Trust architecture adoption aligns with GuidePoint's cloud security focus.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity firms may offer similar services at lower costs.
  • Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace GuidePoint's current capabilities.
  • Partnership with Orca Security may expose GuidePoint to security vulnerabilities.

What makes GuidePoint Security unique

  • GuidePoint Security offers Phishing as a Service to enhance cybersecurity training.
  • The company is recognized as a Trusted Cloud Provider by the Cloud Security Alliance.
  • GuidePoint's Emerging Cyber Vendor Program supports federal cloud security initiatives.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Phone/Internet Stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

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