Senior Security Architect

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a cybersecurity expert, serving as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycles. You will design, implement, and operationalize security controls across various IT and enterprise systems, effectively communicating complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. The role demands the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, requiring approximately 25% travel. You will create comprehensive business and technical documentation tailored to diverse audiences. GuidePoint offers a remote-first work environment with competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
• Experience with architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting experience with Security Technologies such as but not limited to Network, Data Security, SIEM, Endpoint, etc
• Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including but not limited to: Next-Gen Firewalls, DLP, SASE, NAC, PAM, EDR, NDR, SIEM, APPSEC, CWPP, CSPM, etc
• Proficiency with networking security concepts such as routing, segmentation, zones, NAT, etc
• Deep proficiency in client and server operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux
• General networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.)
• Scripting and development skills (BASH, Perl, Python or Java) with strong knowledge of regular expressions
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Defense in Depth, Zero trust etc.)
• MUST live in our Southwest region to be considered (Southern CA, NV, UT, AZ)

Responsibilities

• Serve as our Clients’ primary technical point of contact throughout a project life cycle
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing security controls across a wide range of IT and enterprise business systems
• 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
• Approximately 25% travel required to meet with customers and vendors, attend events, QBR's, etc

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a consultative or professional services role
• Industry Certifications from ISC2, SANS GIAC, vendor certifications, 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
• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)