Strategic Security Advisor (New England) - Northeast region

The role

You will serve as a senior individual contributor and trusted cybersecurity advisor to strategic customers. You will develop consultative relationships with customer leaders to identify opportunities for GuidePoint Security solutions.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain consultative relationships with customer executives and security leaders
• Identify opportunities where GuidePoint Security solutions address customer needs
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and security program development
• Represent GuidePoint Security as a subject matter expert through speaking, publications, and events
• Partner with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure customer experiences and solution alignment
• Communicate insights on emerging threats, industry trends, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a senior resource and mentor to colleagues
• Identify opportunities for program efficiency and optimization across client engagements
• Advocate internally for client requirements
• Guide the creation of roadmaps and strategic plans

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• At least 5 years in advisory, consulting, or senior customer-facing roles
• Ability to challenge assumptions, clarify goals, and advocate for measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated success in building and managing executive-level customer relationships
• Deep expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains
• Strong business acumen to translate technical concepts into business value
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with C-level executives
• Established network and reputation in the New England cybersecurity community
• Must be local to the New England area

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
• Background in professional services or consulting
• Track record of driving significant revenue growth through advisory relationships

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily
• Group Medical Insurance options
• Group Dental Insurance
• 12 corporate holidays
• 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

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

About the company

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. It has over 1,300 employees and serves more than 6,200 customers.