Remote Senior Security Engineer (Presales) - Northwest region (Seattle, WA)

Description:

• GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer (Presales) for the Northwest region, specifically in Seattle, WA.
• The role involves providing architectural guidance and product recommendations to customers, focusing on deploying and operationalizing cybersecurity solutions.
• This position requires 100% of the time to be spent recommending the best technologies to address customer cybersecurity challenges.
• The Senior Security Engineer will serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and operationalizing security controls across various IT and enterprise business systems.
• The candidate must be able to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The role requires the ability to autonomously prioritize and deliver on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• The engineer will author comprehensive business and technical collateral tailored to both technical and managerial audiences.
• Approximately 25% local travel in the Seattle area is required for customer/vendor meetings and events, while the remainder of the time will be remote work.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 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, and Endpoint is required.
• Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including Next-Gen Firewalls, DLP, SASE, NAC, PAM, EDR, NDR, SIEM, APPSEC, CWPP, and CSPM is necessary.
• A strong understanding of networking security concepts such as routing, segmentation, zones, and NAT is essential.
• Deep proficiency in client and server operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, is required.
• General networking and security troubleshooting skills, including firewalls, routing, and NAT, are necessary.
• Candidates should possess scripting and development skills in BASH, Perl, Python, PowerShell, or Java, along with strong knowledge of regular expressions.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP products and security best practices is required.
• A working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts such as Defense in Depth and Zero Trust is necessary.
• Experience in a consultative or professional services role is preferred.
• Industry certifications from ISC2, SANS GIAC, or vendor certifications are preferred.

Benefits:

• GuidePoint offers a primarily remote workforce, with some travel required for certain positions and on-site work for Federal positions.
• Group Medical Insurance options include a Zero Deductible PPO Plan, where GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans, or a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, where GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% for family plans, along with annual contributions to HSA.
• Group Dental Insurance is provided, with GuidePoint covering 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.
• Employees receive 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• A healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance is provided.
• Eligibility for a retirement plan begins after 2 months at open enrollment.
• A Pet Benefit Option is also available.