GuidePoint Security
Senior Security Sales Engineer - North Central region (Indiana/Kentucky)
GuidePoint Security, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Senior Security Sales Engineer - North Central region (Indiana/Kentucky)
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.
Position Requirements
MUST be located in Indiana or Kentucky and open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
Security Engineers work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
Position will require some travel for client / vendor meetings, regional events, QBR's etc.
Expectations for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery
Technical Requirements
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc.
Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
Strong networking and security troubleshooting
Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
Educational & Professional Credentials
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
Previous pre-sales experience is strongly preferred
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 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 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.
Benefits
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) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans); GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Position Requirements
MUST be located in Indiana or Kentucky and open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
Security Engineers work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
Position will require some travel for client / vendor meetings, regional events, QBR's etc.
Expectations for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery
Technical Requirements
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc.
Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
Strong networking and security troubleshooting
Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
Educational & Professional Credentials
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
Previous pre-sales experience is strongly preferred
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 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 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.
Benefits
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) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans); GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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