Senior Security Architect - Mid-Atlantic region (Northern Virginia)

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, AI Security. Proficiency in operating systems including Windows, OSX, and Linux. Good listener to understand client issues/gaps and provide solutions. Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies. Experience working with teams to create new service offerings and supporting collateral. Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences. Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including network security, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, SASE/SSE, Identity solutions, SIEM/Analytics, AI Security, etc. Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions. MSSP/MDR sales/solution experience is desired. 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.). Proven experience with cyber security technologies including Zero Trust architectures, Data Security solutions, NAC solutions, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Security solutions, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP, Cloud Security solutions. Previous cyber-security presales engineering experience is a must. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Drive new and continued business within territory by working with Account Executives. Provide direction for engineering cyber-security solutions offerings. Provide business and security program recommendations for prospects/customers. Learn and articulate the value proposition of new cyber technologies. Participate in Sales and Marketing events. Participate in industry events, conferences, and forums. Develop and drive services technology adoption within the existing customer base. Develop Statements of Work and Proposals for GuidePoint engineering services offerings.