Security Architect

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Security Architect and be a part of a team that provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services. You will be involved in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery, with freedom and control over engagement scoping and delivery. The role requires expanding knowledge and experience with cutting-edge information security technologies. The position is remote/virtual, but candidates must reside in the Greater Chicago area and be willing to travel 75% of the time. You will work with clients to understand their security needs and provide solutions, proactively research emerging technologies, and create business and technical collateral. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career with a rapidly growing company.

Requirements

• Be located in Chicago, IL and be open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
• Have a minimum of 5 years in an enterprise-level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
• Be proficient in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
• Be a good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and work 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
• Possess excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactively work 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
• Work remotely/virtually when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
• Be willing to travel within the Chicago metro area
• Meet expectations for this role of 70% Presales and 30% delivery
• Have deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc
• Have deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise-scale security solutions
• Possess strong networking and security troubleshooting skills
• Have deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
• Have working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Have 5+ years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
• Have previous pre-sales experience

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
• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)