Security Architect (Florida) - Southeast region

19 hours, 14 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Cybersecurity
GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security is a trusted cybersecurity consulting firm that provides expertise, solutions, and services to help organizations make informed decisions and minimize risks. Their elite team of experts offers holistic perspectives on cybersecurity,...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2011

Description

  • Provide pre-sales technical guidance and product recommendations to support Account Executives and new business pursuits (approx. 90% pre-sales, 10% delivery).
  • Develop and maintain deep operational knowledge of security tools, architectures, and processes across the security ecosystem.
  • Build, maintain, and expand strategic relationships with key vendors and emerging technology partners and coordinate vendor enablement activities (e.g., vendor days).
  • Evaluate and compare vendor technologies and competitive solutions to determine fit for client requirements and industry best practices.
  • Serve as design/architecture lead and primary technical interface for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle.
  • Lead and tailor solution demos and workshops with vendor support, and run requirements‑gathering sessions.
  • Produce, socialize, and document operational and technical requirements and provide solution pathways aligned to client maturity, budget, and strategy.
  • Perform technical validation and rationalization of proposed solutions, including risk‑mitigation and compliance‑aligned documentation support.
  • Assess client people, processes, and technologies to identify gaps/overlaps and recommend remediation or optimization strategies.
  • Coach client teams, align technical roadmaps with program objectives, and continuously update architectural plans to reflect evolving needs.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of operational security processes, technical architectures, and ability to represent industry best practices.
  • Proven ability to compare, evaluate, and validate complex vendor solutions and articulate tradeoffs.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences and influence client executives and technical teams.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating with partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead demos, workshops, and requirements‑gathering sessions.
  • Consultative advisory experience, including supporting or developing RFIs/RFPs and enterprise procurement cycles (preferred).
  • Background in architecture, engineering, or security operations, and prior technical leadership with direct client engagement (preferred).
  • Industry certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or vendor-specific certifications).
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% within the Southeast region; U.S.-based remote work expected with possible on-site requirements for some positions.

Benefits

  • Primarily remote workforce within the U.S., with some roles requiring on-site work for Federal positions.
  • Group medical insurance options with employer premium contributions (Zero Deductible PPO: GuidePoint pays 90% employee/70% family; High Deductible HSA: GuidePoint pays 100% employee/75% family).
  • Employer HSA contributions for High Deductible plan: $850 per employee annually or $1,750 per family annually, paid quarterly.
  • Group dental insurance with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums.
  • 12 corporate holidays plus a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
  • Mobile phone and home internet allowance.
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
  • Pet benefit option

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