Team Lead, Data Security – Northeast Region

🕒 March 26

🦌 Connecticut, Maine, +6 more states – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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GuidePoint Security

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201 - 500 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

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.

📋 Description

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

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent 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. • 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). • 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.

🏖️ 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