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

GuidePoint Security, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking experienced Security Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while engaging with top-tier clients across the North Central territory. You'll be involved in the entire security technology lifecycle, from pre-sales to delivery, allowing you to leverage your expertise in various security technologies. The company values continuous learning and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off

Mobile Phone Allowance

Internet Allowance

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Pet Benefit Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security consulting or operational roles.
• Proficiency in multiple security technologies and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the complete security technology lifecycle from pre-sales to delivery.
• Develop business and technical collateral tailored to different audiences.

Skills

Network Security

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

EDR

IAM

SIEM

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Discipline

Tools

Symantec DLP

Palo Alto

Check Point

CrowdStrike

Splunk

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

GuidePoint Security 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 top organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources, and implement solutions that mitigate risk.

Position Overview: Security Engineers at GuidePoint are experienced, autonomous professionals who are deeply involved in the complete security technology lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery. They have the freedom to scope and deliver engagements and are required to continually expand their knowledge of the latest security technologies. This position is remote/virtual, but candidates must reside locally within the Greater Chicago or Milwaukee areas and be willing to travel up to 75% within the North Central territory.

Position Requirements:

• Must reside in Minneapolis, MN, and be open to local/regional travel for client/vendor events.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in security consulting, vendor roles, or operational roles related to Information Security architectures and programs.
• Proficiency in multiple security technologies including network security, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics.
• Strong communication skills to understand client issues and collaboratively provide solutions.
• Proactive research into emerging vendors and technologies.
• Excellent soft skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop business and technical collateral tailored to different audiences.
• Work from remote/virtual settings when not visiting clients or attending events.
• Travel within the Minneapolis metro area is required.
• Role is expected to be approximately 70% presales and 30% delivery.

Technical Requirements:

• Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies such as network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics.
• Experience designing and architecting enterprise-scale security solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in networking and security.
• Proficiency with various operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.).
• Knowledge of advanced security concepts like Zero Trust and defense in depth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with technologies including 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.
• 5+ years of security engineering experience or as a technical lead in internal security programs.
• Pre-sales experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information:

GuidePoint uses Greenhouse Software and Zoom Scheduler for HR processes. Ensure to check your spam folder for updates. Why choose GuidePoint? We are a rapidly growing, profitable, private company focused solely on Information Security, with over 1,000 employees and serving over 4,200 customers. We value our core principles and foster a collaborative, knowledgeable work environment.

Perks include:

• Primarily remote work (US-based), some travel may be required.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid holidays and flexible time off.
• Mobile phone and internet allowances.
• Retirement plan eligibility after two months.
• Pet benefit options.