Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region

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Role Overview

GuidePoint Security is hiring a Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of GuidePoint Security's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Risk roles is $132k-$170k (based on 266 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

GuidePoint Security is growing and expanding and looking for a Senior Security Engineer to support our customers by providing architectural guidance and assist with product recommendations. The Senior Security Engineer will be instrumental in deploying and operationalizing solutions for the various customers throughout the region. This position will require the engineer to spend most of their time focused on designing, architecting and recommending the best technologies to solve our customer’s cybersecurity problems.

Note: We are looking for an SE currently located in Portland (OR), Boise (ID), or Seattle (WA) to support clients in our Northwest region.

Role and 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
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
Capable of managing sales activities with multiple Account Managers across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Idaho.

Experience Required:

Security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
Experience with architecting and recommending Security Technologies such as but not limited to Network, Data Security, SIEM, Endpoint, etc.
Experience with architecting, Development Security Operation programs, Software Life Cycle Management (SDLC) and strong knowledge of products and capabilities within the Application Security market
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
Industry Certifications from ISC2, SANS GIAC, vendor certifications, etc. preferred

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

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). 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

About GuidePoint Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region position at GuidePoint Security?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to GuidePoint Security. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region role at GuidePoint Security remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region at GuidePoint Security earn?

GuidePoint Security has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region role at GuidePoint Security posted?

This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (36 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Security Engineer - Northwest region role at GuidePoint Security require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. GuidePoint Security lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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