GuidePoint Security
Information Security
SecurityArchitect
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Security Architect at GuidePoint Security. Skills: Security Architecture, security technologies, networking security concepts. Serve as Clients’ primary technical point of contact. designing security controls”
Industry & Context.
minimize risk; identify threats; optimize resources; mitigate risk; troubleshooting experience
Approximately 25% local travel in the Northern California area is required, work from home the rest of the time, local in Northern California to be considered
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Security Architecture experience, technical lead for Information Security program, architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting experience with security technologies, Proficiency in multiple security technologies, Proficiency with networking security concepts, Deep proficiency in client and server operating systems, General networking and security troubleshooting, Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP products and security best practices, Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts, Experience in a consultative or professional services role
Nice to Have
Industry Certifications from ISC2, SANS GIAC, vendor certifications
What You'll Do.
Serve as Clients’ primary technical point of contact
designing security controls
implementing security controls
operationalizing security controls
Understand technical information
articulate technical information
Author business collateral
Author technical collateral
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate; provide mentorship; provide guidance
Communication Scope
articulate complex technical information; technical audiences; non-technical audiences; managerial audiences
Process & Methodology
prioritize projects, deliver projects
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. GuidePoint Security is growing and expanding and looking for a Security Architect to support our customers by providing architectural guidance and assist with product recommendations. The Security Architect will be instrumental in deploying and operationalizing solutions for the various customers throughout the region Note: This position REQUIRES someone local in Northern California to be considered. Role and 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% local travel in the Northern California area is required for customer/vendor meetings and events, QBR's, etc. You will work from home the rest of the time. Experience Required: Security Architecture 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. P
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