Senior Security Sales Engineer - North Central region (Minneapolis, MN)

GuidePoint Security; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Engineer with a robust background in enterprise security. This role involves client engagement, from pre-sales to technical delivery, focusing on utilizing a range of security technologies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and exceptional communication abilities, with the option for primarily remote work and considerable travel. GuidePoint offers a supportive work culture, health benefits, and additional perks.

Benefits

Health insurance options with company contributions

Dental insurance fully covered for employees

Flexible time off

Mobile phone and internet allowances

Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months

Pet benefit option

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an enterprise security role.
• Experience with various security technologies such as EDR, SIEM, and IAM.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre-sales (70%) and delivery (30%) tasks.
• Engage with clients to address security challenges and deliver solutions.
• Research emerging vendors and technologies in the security landscape.

Skills

Network Security

Cloud Security

Data Security

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Security Engineers at GuidePoint Security are experienced professionals who are autonomous, self-driven security enthusiasts. Our Security Engineers are involved in the complete security technologies lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery, with the freedom to scope and deliver engagements.

As both a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and a professional services organization, our Security Engineers continually expand their knowledge with the latest security technologies to better serve our clients. This position is remote/virtual; however, candidates must reside locally within the Greater Chicago or Milwaukee areas and/or be willing to travel up to 75% within our North Central territory.

Position Requirements:

• Must be located in Minneapolis, MN, and open to local/regional travel for client/vendor events.
• Minimum 5 years in an enterprise security role involving architecture, assessment, or operations.
• Proficiency in security technologies such as network security, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics.
• Strong communication skills to understand client issues and articulate solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to research emerging vendors and technologies to address client challenges.
• Experience in creating technical and business collateral for diverse audiences.
• Work primarily remotely, with travel within the Minneapolis metro area.
• Role expected to be 70% presales and 30% delivery.

Technical Requirements:

• Deep expertise in multiple security technologies and enterprise security solution design.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in networking and security.
• Proficiency in various operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.).
• Knowledge of advanced security concepts such as Zero Trust and defense in depth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with technologies like Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Over 5 years of security engineering or leadership experience.
• Pre-sales experience is highly preferred.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focused exclusively on Information Security. Since 2011, we have grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic vendor partnerships, and serve over 4,200 customers.

Our core values drive our success and workplace culture. Our team is knowledgeable, collaborative, and eager to mentor. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation.

Additional Perks:

• Primarily remote work (U.S. based), with some travel for certain positions.
• Health insurance options, including PPO and HSA plans, with company contributions.
• Dental insurance fully covered for employees, partial for family.
• 12 holidays plus flexible time off.
• Mobile phone and internet allowances.
• Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months.
• Pet benefit option.