Senior Security Architect (Salt Lake City, UT) - Southwest region

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. Senior Security Architects at GuidePoint Security are experienced professionals who are autonomous, experienced, self-driven security fanatics. Our Senior Security Architects are materially involved in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery and have the freedom and control over how engagements are scoped and delivered. Position is remote/virtual; however, candidates must reside locally within the Southwest Region and open to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges; Proactively works 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; Expectation for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery; Position will require up to 25% travel within the Southwest Region for customer/vendor events, annual company kickoff, security conferences, etc.; Senior Security Architects work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations

Requirements

Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs; Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics; Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: Network Security, NGFW, Cloud Security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc.; Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions; Strong networking and security troubleshooting; Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.); Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.); Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences; A good listener with ability to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions; Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

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 or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); Group Dental Insurance; 12 corporate holidays and 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