Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region (Northern California)

GuidePoint Security • San Francisco, CA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support their customers by providing architectural guidance and assisting with product recommendations. The role involves deploying and operationalizing cybersecurity solutions for various customers. This position requires 65% of the time to be focused on architecting and implementing cyber-security solutions and 35% of the time recommending the best technologies to solve customer cybersecurity problems. The position requires the candidate to be local to Northern California.

Requirements

• Security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
• Experience with architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting experience with security technologies such as but not limited to Network, Data Security, SIEM, Endpoint, etc.
• Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including but not limited to: Next-Gen Firewalls, DLP, SASE, NAC, PAM, EDR, NDR, SIEM, APPSEC, CWPP, CSPM, etc.
• Proficiency with networking security concepts such as routing, segmentation, zones, NAT, etc.
• Deep proficiency in client and server operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux
• General networking and security troubleshooting (firewalls, routing, NAT, etc.)
• Scripting and development skills (BASH, Perl, Python, PowerShell or Java) with strong knowledge of regular expressions
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP products and security best practices
• Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Defense in Depth, Zero Trust etc.)
• Experience in a consultative or professional services role

Nice To Haves

• Industry Certifications from ISC2, SANS GIAC, vendor certifications, etc. preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as our Clients’ primary technical point of contact throughout a project life cycle
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operationalizing security controls across a wide range of IT and enterprise business systems
• Understand and articulate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to autonomously prioritize and successfully deliver across a portfolio of projects in a fast-paced environment
• Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed