Security Architect - Network and Data Security (Presales) - Northeast region

The role

This person will act as the primary technical resource in the sales cycle for network and data security opportunities. They will partner with Account Executives to design solutions, conduct discovery sessions, and deliver product demonstrations.

What you will do

• Serve as the lead technical resource in the sales cycle for network and data security opportunities
• Conduct discovery sessions with prospective and existing customers
• Design and present tailored network and data security solutions
• Deliver product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and technical workshops
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs with technical content and solution positioning
• Build and maintain relationships with customer technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to relay customer feedback
• Stay current on network and data security trends and emerging threats
• Represent the company at regional industry conferences and customer events
• Support internal enablement efforts and training sales teams

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network and data security engineering, architecture, or a related technical role
• Knowledge of Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW)
• Knowledge of SD-WAN / SASE
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS
• Knowledge of VPN and remote access solutions
• Knowledge of network segmentation and micro-segmentation
• Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Knowledge of data classification and governance
• Knowledge of cloud data security (CASB, DSPM)
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Prior presales, sales engineering, or solutions engineering experience
• Previous experience working at a Value-Added Reseller (VAR)
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, NSE (Fortinet), or equivalent vendor certifications
• Experience responding to formal RFP/RFI processes
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and hybrid network architectures

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• 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

• Must reside in the Northeast region
• 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.