GuidePoint Security

Senior Security Consultant – Security Solutions

GuidePoint Security

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Collaborate across GuidePoint sales and service teams and provide thought leadership for customers, partners, and internal partners.
  • Act as a pivotal bridge between our sales and delivery teams.
  • Field new opportunities, accurately scope projects, and represent our delivery capabilities to clients.
  • Leverage technical expertise and consultative approach to drive business growth and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Provide expert guidance on the GuidePoint Security Information Assurance services portfolio.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify client needs, develop tailored solutions, and contribute to proposal development.
  • Accurately report opportunities and forecast for service-related engagements.
  • Drive revenue and profitability by expanding our customer base and deepening engagements with existing clients.
  • Lead strategic planning sessions and workshops with executive teams to align security solutions with business objectives.
  • Understand and articulate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Enable and educate field Account Executives to engage strategically with their customers.
  • Support partners and sales campaigns by developing services and programs that can be leveraged company wide.
  • Contribute to practice development and enhancement of service offerings.
  • Stay at the forefront on the information security industry by perpetually strengthening relevant skills and knowledge.
  • Incorporate industry developments into service delivery and client solutions.
  • Travel up to 20% may be required to support clients.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a pre-sales or solutions consulting role and 5 years in network and application penetration testing.
  • Proven experience in a client-facing consultative role with strong pre-sales capabilities.
  • Prior experience leading strategic planning and workshops with executive teams.
  • Strong understanding of Penetration Testing methodologies such as NIST SP 800-115, OSSTMM, and OWASP Testing Guide
  • Ability to assess organizational maturity and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to distill complex problems into clear, actionable insights for audiences ranging from technical teams to C-level executives.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field preferred.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CBCP, GIAC are preferred.
  • Self-motivated with a passion for personal and professional growth.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • 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). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecuritynetwork penetration testingapplication penetration testingPenetration Testing methodologiesNIST SP 800-115OSSTMMOWASP Testing Guidestrategic planningconsultative approachproject scoping
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsclient-facingproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershipadaptabilityself-motivationteamworkflexibility
Certifications
CISSPCISACISMCRISCCBCPGIAC