Team Lead, Data Security - Northeast region (Remote)

GuidePoint Security; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote workforce flexibility

Group Medical Insurance

Group Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off program

Healthy mobile phone allowance

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Boston seeks a Team Lead for Data Security. This senior role focuses on client engagements, leading the design and implementation of data security strategies. Candidates should have over 8 years in information security and strong communication skills, alongside experience with data protection platforms. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to advance data security initiatives, ensuring the integration of best practices. The role is customer-focused and includes mentoring opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security, with 3+ years focused on data security.
• Proven experience developing data security strategies.
• Experience in a client-facing consulting role.

Responsibilities

• Lead client data security engagements and oversee implementations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design data protection strategies.
• Manage team deliverables and mentor consultants.

Skills

Client communication

Leadership

Data protection knowledge

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Proofpoint

Netskope

Cyberhaven

Terraform

Ansible

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.

The Team Lead – Data Security serves as a senior technical and strategic resource within our newly created Data Security Consulting Practice. This individual will lead client engagements focused on designing and implementing enterprise data security strategies, architectures, and tooling integrations.

The role blends strategic advisory responsibilities with deep technical expertise—guiding clients through the development of secure data architectures, platform enablement, and integration of leading data protection and security solutions.

This is a highly visible, customer‑facing position requiring strong communication skills, hands‑on technical leadership, and the ability to translate business and compliance requirements into practical, scalable data security solutions.

NOTE: Applicants must be located in our Northeast region to be considered (NJ, CT, RI, MA, NY, VT, NH, or ME). Up to 25% travel expected in our Northeast region for client meetings, customer events, QBR's, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Leadership: Act as the primary technical lead on client data security engagements, overseeing design, delivery, and implementation of strategic data protection solutions.
• Data Security Strategy Development: Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess current data protection posture and develop tailored data security strategies aligned to business, compliance, and transformation goals.
• Architecture & Design: Design and document enterprise data security architectures including data discovery, classification, encryption, tokenization, and access control across multi‑cloud and hybrid environments.
• Tooling & Platform Enablement: Lead assessments and integrations of data security platforms such as DLP, DSPM, CASB, and insider risk management tools across client environments.
• Implementation Oversight: Provide technical oversight for solution deployments, policy configurations, and integration of security tooling into existing client infrastructures.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engineers; assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure technical excellence and consistency across engagements.
• Client Advisory & Evangelism: Act as a trusted advisor to customer executives and technical teams—educating on best practices, regulatory impacts, and emerging data protection technologies.
• Continuous Improvement & R&D: Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and automation approaches to enhance client data security maturity and consulting methodologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years in information security, with 3+ years focused on data security or protection.
  • 3+ years in a client‑facing consulting or technical lead capacity.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing data security strategies across complex enterprise environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Hands‑on experience with leading data protection platforms (Proofpoint, Netskope, Cyera, Cyberhaven, BigID, Symantec DLP, Varonis, etc.) a plus.
  • Strong understanding of encryption, key management (KMS/HSM), tokenization, data masking, and structured/unstructured data protection.
  • Experience with security automation, APIs, and integration (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible) a plus.
  • Deep understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional client communication and presentation abilities.
  • Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities within consulting or project delivery teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and translate business outcomes into technical execution plans.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately‑held value‑added reseller that focuses exclusively on information security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on‑site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option