Senior Security Architect - Southeast region (Remote)

At GuidePoint Security, a Senior Security Architect primarily focuses on pre-sales activities, working closely with Account Executives. This role encompasses evaluating customer requirements, recommending security technologies, and aiding prospects in understanding the best-fit solutions for their cybersecurity needs.

Candidates for the Senior Security Architect position at GuidePoint Security should possess prior experience in operational roles, client-facing pre-sales, and a strong familiarity with security technologies like Zscaler, Palo Alto, and CrowdStrike. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is also necessary.

As a Senior Security Architect at GuidePoint Security, familiarity with a variety of security technologies including, but not limited to, Broadcom DLP, Check Point, and Splunk, is critical. Candidates should also be adept at deploying complex environments across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Yes, the Senior Security Architect position with GuidePoint Security is primarily remote. However, candidates should be open to occasional local or regional travel for customer/vendor events or meetings as necessary, making it a flexible work opportunity.

GuidePoint Security offers a range of benefits to its Senior Security Architects, including robust health insurance options, a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program, a healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance, and eligibility for a retirement plan. The company supports a positive work environment that values employee well-being.

When discussing your pre-sales technical role, describe specific projects where you successfully guided clients in selecting cybersecurity solutions. Highlight how you understood their requirements and presented tailored recommendations.

Discuss the cybersecurity technologies you have worked with, such as Zscaler or CrowdStrike. Focus on how you've integrated these technologies in previous roles and the impact they had on customer security postures.

Explain your methodical approach to assessing customer requirements. This may include conducting thorough interviews, reviewing their current security frameworks, and identifying critical gaps that your solutions can address.

Detail your experience in securing cloud environments, including any specific projects involving AWS, Azure, or GCP. Highlight your understanding of the unique security challenges associated with cloud deployments.

Share the resources or communities you engage with to stay informed about cybersecurity trends, such as webinars, industry conferences, or relevant publications. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning in this ever-evolving field.

Relate a specific instance where you designed an effective security solution for a client. Discuss your initial evaluation, how you identified the necessary technologies, and the positive outcomes of your implementation.

Discuss your approach to collaborating with Account Executives, emphasizing the importance of open communication. Explain how you would support them with technical details and help answer potential client questions.

Share insights on typical vulnerabilities or gaps you’ve observed in various organizations and how addressing these gaps can significantly enhance their overall security posture.

Describe your time management and prioritization strategies when handling multiple projects. Mention tools or techniques you use to keep everything organized and meet tight deadlines.

Express your willingness to train and mentor junior staff by sharing your experiences in guiding less experienced colleagues. Highlight the value of teamwork and knowledge sharing in the cybersecurity landscape.