Senior Security Architect

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Senior Security Architect and contribute your expertise to our Security Architecture team. This remote position, based in the Mid-Atlantic region, requires presales security architecture consulting, client environment assessments, collaboration with sales and engineering teams, and advanced network security solution recommendations. You will provide security engineering consulting services, assist clients with security solution implementation, and collaborate on developing new service offerings. The role demands extensive experience in network security architecture and specific technologies, along with relevant certifications. GuidePoint offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge and experience with network security architecture and support with at least four (4) or more of the following in order of priority: Next-Gen Firewalls/VPNs (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower and Fortinet a plus), IDS/IPS solutions (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, FireEye a plus), Solid understanding of routing and switching architectures (CCNA level knowledge a must, CCNP+ preferred), Cloud Edge Security including Transit Architectures (Palo VM in AWS, Azure, GCP a huge plus), Cloud Visibility and Core Security Solutions (Palo Prisma Cloud, FireMon, a plus), Container and Serverless Security Solutions (Aqua, Pursec, Lacework a plus), Endpoint Security: Next Gen AV (Palo Traps, Crowdstrike, Sentinel One, a plus), On premises Virtual Infrastructures (VMware ESXi/NSX, Microsoft HyperV, KVM a plus), Network Access Control and Authentication systems – (Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Aruba ClearPass, ForeScout a plus)
• 3-5 years working in a presales architecture capacity at a VAR or security solutions provider
• 8+ years of secure networking experience, including configuring, analyzing & troubleshooting complex security environments
• Applicants MUST live in MD, DC, VA, WV, PA, DE, NC, or NJ to be considered

Responsibilities

• Presales Security Architecture consulting with a strong background in complex network security environments
• Perform assessments of client environments and develop detailed documentation including deliverable reports and summary presentations based on industry and vendor best practices
• Collaborate with the Sales and Engineering teams to ensure the success of projects
• Analyze and recommend advanced network security configuration solutions
• Provide security engineering consulting services, including assessment, design and implementation of data and secure networking environments
• Assist clients through planning, design, and implementation of security solutions
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to develop and sell new service offerings
• Work with Vendors/Partners in order to develop an understanding of their cyber security platforms/solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto PCNSE 10+ Strongly Desired. ACE/PCNSE 6/7 Considered
• Industry security certification such as CISSP & CEH – Desired
• CCNP Preferred. CCNP/CCIE Security and/or R&S a plus

Benefits

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