GuidePoint Security
cybersecurity
SecurityArchitect
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Security Architect at GuidePoint Security. Skills: security architecture, risk assessment, maturity assessment. delivering architecture maturity assessments. Security Architecture Reviews”
What You'll Achieve.
identify threats; optimize resources; integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk
Industry & Context.
some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Broad architecture knowledge across various network, cloud, identity, application, data, and infrastructure security domains, Practitioner knowledge on implementing firewalls, secure web gateways, ZTNA solutions, endpoint security platforms, and data loss prevention technologies, Knowledge of IAM, network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and data protection, Experience performing security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and maturity evaluations, understanding of security architecture principles, threat modeling, and secure design patterns, Proven ability to write clear assessment reports and present recommendations to C-Suite leadership
What You'll Do.
delivering architecture maturity assessments
Security Architecture Reviews
Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Ransomware Readiness Assessments
reviewing the current state of the network architecture
assessing its maturity
making recommendations to improve the security posture that aligns with business risk and compliance needs
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
write clear assessment reports; present recommendations to C-Suite leadership
Full Job Description
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U. S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. Note: We are ideally looking for someone currently located in the eastern or central time zone to be considered. About the role: The Security Architect will be responsible for delivering architecture maturity assessments, such as Security Architecture Reviews, Zero Trust Maturity Assessments, and Ransomware Readiness Assessments. This would include reviewing the current state of the network architecture, assessing its maturity, and making recommendations to improve the security posture that aligns with business risk and compliance needs. Required skills: To deliver security architecture maturity reviews effectively, the strongest candidates should have these capabilities: Broad architecture knowledge across various network, cloud, identity, application, data, and infrastructure security domains. Practitioner knowledge on implementing firewalls, secure web gateways, ZTNA solutions, endpoint security platforms, and data loss prevention technologies. Knowledge of IAM, network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and data protection. Experience performing security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and maturity evaluations. Strong understanding of security architecture principles, threat modeling, and secure design patterns. Proven ability to write clear assessment reports and present recommendations to C-Suite leadership. We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to c
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