GuidePoint Security

Cybersecurity

StrategicSecurityAdvisor

$175–250k ~AI est. New York City, New York, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Cybersecurity
Problems you'll solve

Challenge assumptions; Clarify goals

Eligibility Requirements

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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