Team Lead, Data Security - Northeast region (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Leadership:

Act as the primary technical lead on client data security engagements, overseeing design, delivery, and implementation of strategic data protection solutions.

• Data Security Strategy Development:

Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess current data protection posture and develop tailored data security strategies aligned to business, compliance, and transformation goals.

• Architecture & Design:

Design and document enterprise data security architectures including data discovery, classification, encryption, tokenization, and access control across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

• Tooling & Platform Enablement:

Lead assessments and integrations of data security platforms such as DLP, DSPM, CASB, and insider risk management tools across client environments.

• Implementation Oversight:

Provide technical oversight for solution deployments, policy configurations, and integration of security tooling into existing client infrastructures.

• Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engineers; assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure technical excellence and consistency across engagements.

• Client Advisory & Evangelism:

Act as a trusted advisor to customer executives and technical teams—educating on best practices, regulatory impacts, and emerging data protection technologies.

• Continuous Improvement & R&D:

Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and automation approaches to enhance client data security maturity and consulting methodologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Technical Expertise:
• 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).
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• Soft Skills:
• 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.

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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.