Solutions Architect-Cybersecurity

CompuNet, Inc.; Seattle, Portland (WA, OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-matching 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A leading IT solution provider in Seattle is seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect to join their team. This role involves providing consultation, design, and implementation support for cybersecurity solutions. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in various security frameworks and technologies. A comprehensive compensation package, including medical and retirement benefits, is offered, ensuring employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity solutions.
• Proficiency in designing and deploying enterprise security solutions.
• Highly skilled in technical project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-sales consultation and implementation support.
• Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical staff.
• Collaborate on solution designs and deployments.

Skills

Security Frameworks (CIS, NIST, Etc.)

EDR/XDR/NDR

SOAR

SecOps/DevSecOps

Security Automation

OT/IOT Security

Vulnerability Management

Firewall/IPS

NAC

Application Security/WAF

Privileged Access Management

Identity/MFA

Cryptography/PKI

Managed Detection and Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Relevant industry certifications

Job description

CompuNet values its people more than any other asset—and realizes the contributions made by each employee are a reflection of their education, experience, certifications, expertise and passions. We strive to take care of each other, do the right thing and help our customers succeed. We work to build lasting relationships and are proud that our customers across many industries see us as a trusted advisor. Putting the customer at the center of every engagement, our mission is to design, test, deploy and support the right IT solutions for every customer.

We offer a generous total compensation package for our employees, including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-matching retirement plans, profit‑sharing and more.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect to join our team. Our engineers are the foundation of success for our customers and our business. The Cybersecurity Solutions Architect is part of an exceptional team of Engineers and Architects that partner with and work as trusted advisors for our customers. This role provides both pre‑ and post‑sales consultation, design, and implementation support and oversight.

Our Cybersecurity Solution Architects have diverse backgrounds and typically include a combination of experience in Engineering, technical aptitude across several technologies, and are skilled at developing a broad and deep understanding of our customer’s requirements. This position will mentor other engineers and assist with creating bill of materials, statements of work, and technical proposal components. This role performs the following responsibilities:

• Clearly communicates technical information to customers including technical and non‑technical staff
• Works with Solutions Architects to create and evaluate system designs
• Collaborates with customers on solution designs and deployments
• Maintains Expert Level Certifications in their technical areas of focus
• Engages and assists Solutions Engineers with key strategic accounts
• Provides both the pre‑sales designs and mentors post‑sales implementations with engineering peers
• Develops deployment standards for CompuNet’s diverse Customer base and verticals. Ensures deployment standards and best practices are reflected in Statements of Work (SOW). Engages with other Senior Solutions Engineers, as well as local Solutions Architects, to improve and maintain deployment standards within CompuNet
• Assists Engineering Directors and Managers in identifying professional services opportunities and with recruiting and hiring efforts
• Pairs with Engineering Directors and Managers to review project scopes for validation
• Assists with bill of materials, statements of work, technical proposal components
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are

We’re looking for a strong team player that is invested in helping their customers and co‑workers succeed. They have well‑developed communication skills and can demonstrate proven technical ability, refined relationship management skills, and problem‑solving skills. They have experience with a mix of advanced on‑prem, hybrid and cloud technologies, IT operations, and strategic business acumen.

Successful team members have prior experience in delivering consulting engagements, managing customer expectations, and should have a broad understanding of many of the following concepts with advanced to expert proficiency in at least one:

• Security Frameworks (CIS, NIST, Etc.)
• EDR/XDR/NDR
• SOAR
• SecOps/DevSecOps
• Security Automation
• OT/IOT Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Firewall/IPS
• NAC
• Application Security/WAF
• Privileged Access Management
• Identity/MFA
• Cryptography/PKI
• Managed Detection and Response

Our ideal candidate would also have the following preferred skills, experience, or education:

• Proficiency in designing, deploying, and delivering enterprise security solutions
• Highly skilled in technical project management and documentation delivery
• A team player with the ability to mentor and onboard new engineers
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant industry certifications

Additional Information

At CompuNet, we strive to do the right thing - that includes taking care of our employees. We offer a full and comprehensive compensation package to all our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance, Disability coverage, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Company‑matching 401(k)
• Profit Sharing

Who we are

CompuNet, Inc. is an engineering‑led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services. Our strength lies in our team of outcome‑driven and relationship‑focused professionals with a long history of designing IT solutions. Our team of highly skilled engineers take the lead in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that address complex business challenges. This team takes ownership for the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and design through deployment, training, and handoff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.