Senior Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security

Senior Security Engineer supporting cybersecurity solutions for various clients in the Northwest region. Focused on technical architecture and product recommendations.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaLinuxPerlPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as our Clients’ primary technical point of contact throughout a project life cycle
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
Ability to 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 that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
Capable of managing sales activities with multiple Account Managers across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Idaho.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
Experience with architecting and recommending Security Technologies such as but not limited to Network, Data Security, SIEM, Endpoint, etc.
Experience with architecting, Development Security Operation programs, Software Life Cycle Management (SDLC) and strong knowledge of products and capabilities within the Application Security market
Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including but not limited to: 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, PowerShell or Java) with strong knowledge of regular expressions
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP products and security best practices
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Defense in Depth, Zero Trust etc.)
Experience in a consultative or professional services role
Industry Certifications from ISC2, SANS GIAC, vendor certifications, etc. preferred

Benefits

Comp & 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). 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

security engineeringsecurity technologiesDevelopment Security OperationsSoftware Development Life CycleNext-Gen FirewallsData Loss PreventionSecure Access Service EdgeNetwork Access ControlEndpoint Detection and Responsescripting (BASH, Perl, Python, PowerShell, Java)

Soft Skills

communicationproject managementprioritizationtechnical writingconsultative skills

Certifications

ISC2SANS GIACvendor certifications