About Us:

We are a full-service IT integrator with specialties in all aspects of today s business environments, from enterprise data center hardware, software, and security platforms to end-user devices. By leveraging strategic partnerships with all major technology manufacturers, complemented with in-house expertise to design, implement, and train on our solutions, our serves its clients as a trusted advisor and strategic provider of comprehensive IT solutions that deliver tangible value.

About the position:

The Principal Security Solutions Architect is responsible for understanding the customer mission and business challenges. Designing, implementing, and supporting security solutions that meet those customer needs. The position will also provide network security designs, user documentation, and solution deployment support in some cases. The PSSA will work directly with the Security Practice Lead or CISO to ensure our information and assets are adequately protected. The PSSA will also act as a technical sales counterpart to the Account Managers and Client Directors serving our customers. Develop BoMs, Statements of Work, and mentor the consulting team in delivering products and services that we offer.

Responsibilities will include:

Develop the security practice including participation in selection of the partners, products, and services we sell and use
Educate and mentor the sales and consulting team
Drive continuous vendor management activities for security OEM partners and delivery partners
Meet with customers to understand their needs
Develop proposals and strategic architectures for customers (BoMs, Statements of Work, Target State Architectures)
Lead demand generation events (webinars, in person training events, community events)
Understand and communicate the NIST framework, CMMC and other compliance/governance models that customers will leverage with their security practices
Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive IT security and risk management program
Create and Manage IT security and risk management training programs for employees, clients, and contractors
Serve as an internal consultant to the company s leadership regarding cybersecurity awareness and education
Translate marketplace innovations into business opportunities
Formulate security solutions based on clients requirements and applications
Handle security escalations at various levels

Required skills:
CCNP or CCIE in Security
10 years of experience in Security and Infrastructure Compliance Management
10 years of experience in Security leadership or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Ability to manage large scale, continuous improvement, and training programs
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently train and present to live audiences
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and make effective and timely decisions
Experience in Vulnerability and Penetration testing methods and procedures
Experience with Incident Response processes, vendors, and solutions
Expertise in market-leading vendors security suites, including Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto, regarding their solutions for firewall, virus and malware management, DNS, MFA, ZTA, NAC, SASE, SIEM, SOAR, and others
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law
requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or
employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation
or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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