Senior Security Architect; Northern California - Northwest region

Senior Security Architect (Northern California) – Northwest region

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.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact throughout a project life cycle in Northern California and the Northwest region.
• Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing security controls across a wide range of IT and enterprise business systems.
• Understand and articulate complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business, tailored to both technical and managerial audiences.
• Travel approximately 25 % of the time, primarily within Northern California to meet with customers and vendors, attend events, QBRs, etc.

• Security engineering experience in the Information Security industry or as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program.
• Experience with architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting of security technologies such as network, data security, SIEM, endpoint, etc.
• Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including Next‑Gen Firewalls, DLP, SASE, NAC, PAM, EDR, NDR, SIEM, APPSEC, CWPP, CSPM, etc.
• Proficiency with networking security concepts such as routing, segmentation, zones, NAT, etc.
• Deep proficiency in client and server operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• General networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.).
• Scripting and development skills (BASH, Perl, Python, Java) with strong knowledge of regular expressions.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Defense in Depth, Zero Trust, etc.).
• Experience in a consultative or professional services role preferred.
• Industry certifications from ISC², SANS GIAC, vendor certifications, etc. preferred.
• Must live in Northern California to be considered.

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately‑held value‑added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, we have grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serve as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firm‑defined core values drive all aspects of the business, creating an enjoyable and collaborative workplace where knowledge, skills, and mentorship are emphasized. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career with one of the nation’s fastest‑growing cybersecurity firms.

• Remote workforce (U.S. based only; some travel may be required).
• Group medical insurance options:
  Zero‑deductible PPO (GuidePoint pays 90 % of employee premium, 70 % for family), or high‑deductible HSA (GuidePoint pays 100 % of employee premium, 75 % for family; $850 quarterly for employees, $1,750 for families).
• Group dental insurance (GuidePoint pays 100 % for employees, 75 % for family).
• 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.

GuidePoint Security is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request certain self‑identification information to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts.

For government reporting purposes, candidates are asked to complete a voluntary self‑identification survey. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file and will not be considered in the hiring process.