Senior Security Architect - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA)

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.

We are excited to add a Senior Security Architect to our Security Architecture team in the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate will have an operational background in the areas listed below with strong security consulting and presales experience.

Note: This is a remote position but applicants MUST live in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia to be considered. Up to 25% travel required.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Presales Security Architecture consulting with a strong background in complex network security environments
• Perform assessments of client environments and develop detailed documentation including deliverable reports and summary presentations based on industry and vendor best practices
• Collaborate with the Sales and Engineering teams to ensure the success of projects
• Analyze and recommend advanced network security configuration solutions
• Provide security engineering consulting services, including assessment, design and implementation of data and secure networking environments
• Assist clients through planning, design, and implementation of security solutions
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to develop and sell new service offerings
• Work with Vendors/Partners in order to develop an understanding of their cyber security platforms/solutions
  
  

Technical Requirements:

Expert-level knowledge and experience with network security architecture and support with at least four (4) or more of the following in order of priority:

• Next-Gen Firewalls/VPNs (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower and Fortinet a plus)
• IDS/IPS solutions (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, FireEye a plus)
• Solid understanding of routing and switching architectures (CCNA level knowledge a must, CCNP preferred)
• Cloud Edge Security including Transit Architectures (Palo VM in AWS, Azure, GCP a huge plus)
• Cloud Visibility and Core Security Solutions (Palo Prisma Cloud, FireMon, a plus)
• Container and Serverless Security Solutions (Aqua, Pursec, Lacework a plus)
• Endpoint Security: Next Gen AV (Palo Traps, Crowdstrike, Sentinel One, a plus)
• On premises Virtual Infrastructures (VMware ESXi/NSX, Microsoft HyperV, KVM a plus)
• Network Access Control and Authentication systems – (Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Aruba ClearPass, ForeScout a plus)
  
  

Experience, Education, Certifications we are looking for:

• 3-5 years working in a presales architecture capacity at a VAR or security solutions provider.
• 8 years of secure networking experience, including configuring, analyzing & troubleshooting complex security environments
• Palo Alto PCNSE 10 Strongly Desired. ACE/PCNSE 6/7 Considered
• Industry security certification such as CISSP & CEH – Desired
• CCNP Preferred. CCNP/CCIE Security and/or R&S a plus
  
  

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option