GuidePoint Security
Cybersecurity
StrategicSecurityAdvisor
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“Strategic Security Advisor at GuidePoint Security. Skills: Cybersecurity advisory, Executive relationships, Sales strategy. Develop consultative relationships. Identify opportunities for solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable business outcomes; Support client growth; Support security maturity
Industry & Context.
Challenge assumptions; Clarify goals
Local to NYC metro area, Some travel may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years cybersecurity experience, 5+ years advisory/consulting experience, Ability to challenge assumptions, Ability to clarify goals, Ability to advocate for outcomes, Build executive-level customer relationships, Manage executive-level customer relationships, Drive business outcomes, Deep expertise multiple cybersecurity domains, Business acumen, Translate technical concepts to business value, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, C-level executive communication, C-level executive presentation, Established network NYC cybersecurity community, Reputation NYC cybersecurity community, Local to NYC metro area
Nice to Have
CISSP certification, CISM certification, CISA certification, Experience with NIST, Experience with ISO 27001, Experience with CIS Controls, Professional services background, Consulting background, Track record driving revenue growth
What You'll Do.
Develop consultative relationships
Identify opportunities for solutions
Address critical security challenges
Establish deep customer relationships
Maintain deep customer relationships
Serve as trusted advisor
Identify customer cybersecurity needs
Identify customer business objectives
Provide expert guidance on strategy
Provide expert guidance on risk
Provide expert guidance on program development
Represent GuidePoint as subject matter expert
Engage in speaking engagements
Publish in cybersecurity community
Participate in industry events
Partner with sales teams
Partner with delivery teams
Partner with product teams
Ensure seamless customer experiences
Drive solution alignment
Stay current on emerging threats
Stay current on industry trends
Stay current on regulatory requirements
Communicate relevant insights to customers
Serve as senior resource to colleagues
Contribute to best practices development
Contribute to methodologies development
Contribute to advisory frameworks development
Identify opportunities for program efficiency
Identify opportunities for alignment
Identify opportunities for optimization
Advocate internally for client requirements
Ensure right resources assigned
Guide creation of roadmaps
Guide creation of strategic plans
Support vendor relationship management
Ensure partner accountability
Ensure long-term success
Partner with Architects
Partner with Presales Engineers
Identify client requirements
Socialize client requirements
Document client requirements
Collaborate with Sales leadership
Support regional resource alignment
Support account-specific resource alignment
Work with Service Delivery
Work with Engagement Leadership
Define achievable program outcomes
Ensure continuity from presales to delivery
Coordinate with vendor partners
Shape strategic relationships
Maintain strategic relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with sales teams; Partner with delivery teams; Partner with product teams; Collaborate with Sales leadership; Work with Service Delivery; Work with Engagement Leadership; Partner with Architects; Partner with Presales Engineers; Coordinate with vendor partners
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Client communication; Technical communication
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning, Strategic planning
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. Location: New York City, NY (Local candidates only) About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Security Advisor to serve as a senior individual contributor and trusted cybersecurity advisor to our most strategic customers. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise and executive presence to develop consultative relationships with customer leaders and identify opportunities to deliver GuidePoint Security solutions that address their most critical security challenges. Key Responsibilities Strategic Customer Partnership: Establish and maintain deep, consultative relationships with customer executives and security leaders, serving as their primary trusted advisor on cybersecurity matters Opportunity Development: Identify and uncover opportunities where GuidePoint Security solutions can address customer cybersecurity needs and business objectives Advisory Excellence: Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and security program development tailored to each customer's unique environment Thought Leadership: Represent GuidePoint Security as a subject matter expert in the cybersecurity community through speaking engagements, publications, and industry events Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure seamless customer experiences and drive solution alignment Market Intelligence: Stay current on emerging threats, industry trends, and regulatory requirements affecting customers in the region, and proactively communicate relevant
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