Strategic Security Advisor (New York Metro) - Northeast region

guidepointsecurity; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote U.S.-based work

Travel for engagements

Medical insurance

HSA option

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to serve as a trusted consultant for strategic enterprise clients in the New York City metro area. The role blends executive-level advisory work with business development to strengthen security postures and inform risk decisions.

You will build executive relationships, guide risk and security programs, and represent the firm at industry events, while collaborating with sales, delivery, and product teams for consistent engagement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with advisory/senior client-facing focus.
• Proven success building executive relationships that drive business outcomes.
• Deep expertise across risk management, compliance, incident response, and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain deep consultative relationships with customer executives, CISOs, and security leaders as their trusted advisor on cybersecurity strategy.
• Identify opportunities to apply advisory services addressing customer security challenges and business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and security program development tailored to each customer environment.
• Represent the organization externally through speaking engagements, publications, and industry events as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure aligned solution delivery and customer experience.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to internal best practices, advisory frameworks, and methodologies.

Skills

Executive relationships

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk management

Security architecture

Incident response

C-level communication

Education

CISSP/CISM/CISA certifications

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Job description

Role overview

This is a senior individual contributor role serving as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to strategic enterprise customers in the New York City metro area. The position blends executive-level consulting with business development, focusing on helping large organizations strengthen their security posture and make informed risk decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain deep consultative relationships with customer executives, CISOs, and security leaders, acting as their primary advisor on cybersecurity strategy.
• Identify opportunities to apply solutions and advisory services that address customer security challenges and business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and security program development tailored to each customer environment.
• Represent the organization externally through speaking engagements, publications, and industry events as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure consistent customer experience and aligned solution delivery.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to internal best practices, advisory frameworks, and methodologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years in advisory, consulting, or senior customer-facing roles.
• Demonstrated success building executive-level customer relationships that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise across multiple security domains such as risk management, compliance, incident response, and security architecture.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with C-level audiences.
• Must reside in the New York City metropolitan area with an established network in the local cybersecurity community.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Hands-on experience with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Background in professional services or consulting.
• Track record of driving significant revenue growth through advisory relationships.

Benefits and work setup

• Primarily remote U.S.-based workforce, with travel expected for some engagements and on-site presence required for federal work.
• Group medical insurance options including a zero-deductible PPO and a high-deductible HSA plan with employer contributions, plus group dental coverage.
• Twelve corporate holidays, a flexible time off program, mobile phone and home internet allowance, retirement plan eligibility after two months, and a pet benefit option.