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Practise the Cybersecurity Architect at GuidePoint Security interview free →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.
Cybersecurity Architect
General Description
We are looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Architect to lead the architecture and design efforts of innovative Cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks. The individual will develop and implement security solutions in alignment with security strategy and maintain an awareness of market and technology trends to bring best of breed solutions to the client.
About the Federal Region
GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what’s next.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Applies advanced consulting skills and/or extensive technical expertise; full industry knowledge.
- Develops system concepts and applies the Systems Engineering Life Cycle to translate strategic cyber objectives, technology and environmental conditions into engineering outcomes and solutions.
- Coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions.
- Lead the team through a critical approach to network and systems design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs.
- Help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by leading Cybersecurity technologies and domains, including IoT and Cloud security, Automation and Orchestration (A&O), identity and access management, and machine learning.
Required Experience and Education
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- 8+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, including 5+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
- 5+ years of experience in network architecture and design
- Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
- Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including perimeter defense, zero trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control
- Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
- Education:
- Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
- Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects,
- 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert) or 45 days after CSSP-IS if CSSP-IS is also needed.
Preferred Experience and Education
- Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
- Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
- Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
- Ability to author technical documentation and whitepapers and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts
- Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Travel Requirements
- This position requires 100% onsite support in Reston, VA OR Washington, D.C.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work
- Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
- If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added 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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