Vertical Solutions Architect — AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Check Point Software; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Stock awards

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Check Point Software Technologies is seeking a Verticals Solution Architect to design and position comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for strategic customers in public sector and telecommunications. You will lead architectural efforts, collaborate with sales, product management, and services teams, and drive adoption of emerging technologies to achieve strong business outcomes.

The role emphasizes cloud, network, and security architectures across hybrid environments, with travel up to 50% and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, or pre-sales experience.
• Ability to architect and position complex cybersecurity solutions for large, highly regulated organizations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural design, solution recommendations, and establish project success criteria for strategic engagements.
• Design end-to-end security solutions that align with customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead for complex opportunities and initiatives across vertical markets.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies and lead Early Availability and PoC programs.
• Partner with sales teams to identify, qualify, and advance opportunities.
• Manage technical escalations with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Lead technical workshops, executive briefings, and customer presentations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Architecture

Pre-sales

Enterprise networking

Cloud platforms

Executive communication

Project management

Solution design

Tools

Check Point platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Check Point Software Technologies is seeking a Verticals Solution Architect to design and position comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for strategic customers in public sector and telecommunications. You will lead architectural efforts, collaborate with sales, product management, and services teams, and drive adoption of emerging technologies to achieve strong business outcomes.

The role emphasizes cloud, network, and security architectures across hybrid environments, with travel up to 50% and