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GuidePoint SecuritySr. Security Engineer - Southeast region
GuidePoint Security operates as a specialized cybersecurity provider, delivering trusted expertise and risk mitigation solutions to prominent corporations and government agencies. The firm is currently seeking…
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GuidePoint Security operates as a specialized cybersecurity provider, delivering trusted expertise and risk mitigation solutions to prominent corporations and government agencies. The firm is currently seeking a Sr. Security Engineer to handle multi-pillar network security projects across the Southeast region. This professional will focus primarily on Security Architecture and Advisory, Network Security and Firewall, and SASE/SSE delivery. The person in this position will independently manage complex solutions from design through…
Job Description
GuidePoint Security operates as a specialized cybersecurity provider, delivering trusted expertise and risk mitigation solutions to prominent corporations and government agencies. The firm is currently seeking a Sr. Security Engineer to handle multi-pillar network security projects across the Southeast region. This professional will focus primarily on Security Architecture and Advisory, Network Security and Firewall, and SASE/SSE delivery.
The person in this position will independently manage complex solutions from design through implementation, while providing pre-sales support and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess strong technical capabilities and business acumen to support lifecycle progression and maintain billable utilization targets.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture-level design, Zero Trust strategies, and vendor-neutral advisory engagements
- Conduct risk assessments, security architecture reviews, and technology evaluations to build prioritized roadmaps
- Deploy, configure, and design next-generation firewalls and secure infrastructure on Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks platforms
- Execute firewall policy migrations and optimizations
- Support secure-access and cloud-edge deployments such as SASE, ZTNA, and VPN migrations
- Provide pre-sales technical leadership by scoping engagements, estimating effort, and defining deliverables
- Mentor and cross-train Associate and mid-level Security Engineers
- Adhere to practice playbooks, project health standards, and change-control protocols
- Maintain an 80% billable utilization rate
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in network security engineering and consulting
- Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet firewall and NGFW platforms
- Experience leading security architecture, advisory engagements, and risk assessments
- Background in providing pre-sales technical leadership and scoping multi-pillar projects
- Proficiency in designing and deploying secure-access and cloud-edge solutions like SASE, SSE, and ZTNA
- Must hold or obtain at least one professional-level primary platform certification within 90 days of hire
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Palo Alto Networks certifications including PCNSE or PCNSA
- Fortinet certifications ranging from NSE 4 through 7 or Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist
- Industry architecture or security credentials such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, or TOGAF
- Secure-access and cloud-edge credentials like Zscaler ZDTA/ZCCP or Netskope NCCP
- Prior professional services delivery experience involving client-facing scoping and pre-sales
- Experience contributing to practice playbooks and team enablement
Core Skills
Benefits
- Group Medical Insurance options featuring a Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
- Group Dental Insurance with employer premium contributions
- 12 corporate holidays
- Flexible Time Off program
- Mobile phone and home internet allowances
- Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the primary focus areas for this role?
The position focuses on three main pillars in order of priority: Security Architecture & Advisory, Network Security & Firewall, and SASE/SSE.
Are certifications required for this position?
Yes, applicants must hold or obtain at least one professional-level certification on a primary platform, such as the Palo Alto PCNSE or Fortinet NSE 4, within 90 days of hire.
Is visa sponsorship available for this job?
No, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. as the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
What is the travel requirement for this position?
The role requires up to 10% travel.
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