Strategic Vertical Solutions Architect - Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Point Software Technologies seeks a Verticals Solution Architect to design and position comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for strategic customers in public sector and other verticals. You will collaborate with sales, product, and services to deliver outcomes, driving adoption and guiding large-scale initiatives.

You will leverage deep expertise in cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and emerging tech to address complex challenges, lead workshops, and mentor teams across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, or pre-sales experience in enterprise environments.
• Ability to architect and position complex cybersecurity solutions for large, regulated orgs.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise networking, routing, switching, security architectures, and hybrid IT.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural design, solution recommendations, and project success criteria for strategic engagements.
• Design end-to-end security solutions aligned with business, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead technical opportunities and initiatives across vertical markets.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies and lead EA/PoC programs.
• Partner with sales to identify, qualify, and advance opportunities.
• Manage technical escalations with cross-functional teams.
• Lead workshops, executive briefings, and customer presentations.
• Assist customers with security transformation across cloud, network, data center, and hybrid architectures.
• Advise on government compliance, critical infrastructure, and telecom security architectures.
• Support closure of 15+ strategic projects valued at $500k+ annually.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Enterprise networking

Cloud platforms

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Check Point technologies experience

Security solutions design tools

Job description

Check Point Software Technologies seeks a Verticals Solution Architect to design and position comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for strategic customers in public sector and other verticals. You will collaborate with sales, product, and services to deliver outcomes, driving adoption and guiding large-scale initiatives.

You will leverage deep expertise in cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and emerging tech to address complex challenges, lead workshops, and mentor teams across the lifecycle.