Sr Solutions Architect - ePlus inc.

*Looking for candidates in Richmond or Herndon, VA location*

We’re looking for a Senior Security Solutions Architect with exceptional presales experience whose DNA is dominated by a true cyber security mindset and technical depth. If you have practical and strategic experience designing security architectures and desire to be part of a diverse team while partnering and collaborating with peer experts, then you are who we are looking for.

CORPORATE VALUES

Respectful communication and cooperation:  We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Teamwork and employee participation:  Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.

Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.

Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work. 

YOUR IMPACT

The essential functions of this position include:

• Serving as a Cybersecurity expert in leading discussions related to the improvement of our clients’ security posture within ePlus customer environments via secure definition/development of overall IT architectures that are guided by best practice risk mitigation strategies.
• Guiding customer teams through applying security frameworks to develop & support technology decisions that improve cyber security posture
• Provide strategic points of view for security solutions and competitive technologies to both clients, prospects, and internal teams.
• Driving security technologies requirements gathering, use case identification, and evaluation process for proof-of-concepts/value, and production pilots with customer teams and security partners.
• Working closely with the other architect teams within ePlus to ensure that security is properly embedded in their domains.
• Staying current with security technologies and making recommendations for use based on business value and improved risk mitigation.
• Understand and leverage the breadth of the ePlus portfolio of security products and services.
• Planning and designing solutions for multi-vendor Security Solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of applicable technical pre-sales engineering experience
• Hold certifications commensurate with the technology and solutions focused on
• Recent Cybersecurity Architecture/Design/Operational experience in Networks, Data Center Systems, and Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms (IaaS security, PaaS security).
• Experience in threat-modelling of complex systems and knowledge of common attack techniques and vectors.
• Experience in delivering comprehensive architecture specifications for complex security solutions.
• Strong cross-domain and cross-functional knowledge that will enable design of the best possible security solutions.
• Solid understanding of, and ability to speak authoritatively to, security principles in areas such as network, systems, virtualization, cloud technologies, application development, databases and access control.
• Hands-on experience, strong understanding, and demonstrated knowledge of enterprise security technologies including:
  • Secure Multi-Cloud architecture
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Network Security
  • Endpoint Security
  • Advanced Threat Detection
  • Privilege Access and Identity Management
  • Data Governance, Identification, Classification & Loss Prevention
  • SEIM, SOAR, and Security Operations
• Experience with open source-based security technologies.
• Programming/coding and automation experience is a plus (e.g. Python, Ansible, Chef, Salt).
• Experience integrating multiple vendor products.
• Basic understanding of compliance, regulatory and legal requirements relevant to customer industry such as PCI, SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, CCPA.
• Basic understanding of relevant Industry Principles, Best Practices, and Standards, such as NIST, ISO, CSA and ISSA.

Greatly Preferred Experience:

• Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, GCIH, GDSA, GCED, GISP, CISM)
• Advanced vendor certifications (e.g. CCNP Security, Cyber Force Hero, Fortinet NSE)

POSITION SPECIFICS

The base salary range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $170,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions and discretionary bonuses, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.

By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.

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