Managing Security Consultant, Application Security Strategy

September 11

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Cybersecurity

GuidePoint Security is a cybersecurity firm offering consulting, engineering, and managed services to help organizations secure their digital assets. The company specializes in application security, cloud security, data protection, email security, threat intelligence, and identity and access management. With solutions tailored to various platforms including AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and OT environments, GuidePoint Security aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience for both enterprise and government clients. They focus on integrating advanced security technologies and providing expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and security awareness education, helping clients navigate complex cybersecurity challenges and improve their security posture.

201 - 500 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• Split time equally across three core responsibilities: one-third hands-on delivery work, one-third managing a team of application security professionals, and one-third pre-sales activities • Execute client engagements, managing the strategic direction of application security initiatives, overseeing service delivery teams, and leading pre-sales activities to grow the business • Execute strategic assessments, implement security programs, and deliver strategic consulting services directly to clients • Conduct threat modeling sessions, perform security architecture reviews, implement secure development lifecycle processes, and develop AI-enhanced methodologies • Oversee a team of security professionals, guide the development of innovative service offerings, and drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the application security practice • Mentor team members, ensure quality delivery across all engagements, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation around AI technologies, LLMs, and agent-based security architectures • Lead client presentations, scope complex engagements, develop custom proposals, and drive business growth through client relationship management and pre-sales activities • Author comprehensive assessment deliverables tailored to both technical and managerial audiences • Conduct application security research with a focus on emerging technologies

🎯 Requirements

• Oversee, manage, and deliver application security strategy offerings • Lead pre-sales activities including scoping, proposal development, and client presentations • Manage a team of security professionals delivering application security services • Design, develop, and implement comprehensive application security programs for clients • Execute hands-on implementation of secure development lifecycle processes and security controls • Lead strategic application security initiatives including Threat Modeling, Security Architecture Reviews, and Secure SDLC engagements • Develop and implement AI-enhanced security testing methodologies and tools • Demonstrate fluency with AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted security testing • Possess hands-on coding experience in modern programming languages to develop security tooling • Understand agent-based security architectures and Multi-Cloud Platform (MCP) server environments • Author comprehensive assessment deliverables tailored to both technical and managerial audiences • Drive business growth through client relationship management and pre-sales activities • Identify market opportunities and develop new service offerings • Conduct application security research with a focus on emerging technologies • Foster client relationships and develop long-term business partnerships • 7+ years of experience in application security or related roles • 10+ years of experience in information security • 3+ years of experience in consulting services • 2+ years of experience managing security teams • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience • Demonstrated experience with AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI agent architectures • Strong coding skills in modern programming languages for security tooling development • Experience with cloud-native and containerized application security • Proficiency with application security testing tools and methodologies • Experience reviewing source code for security vulnerabilities • Understanding of application security frameworks (SAMM, BSIMM) • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing deliverables • Business development and pre-sales experience • Industry certifications preferred • Travel up to 10-35% (optionally more)

🏖️ Benefits

• 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) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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