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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.\nThe Team Lead - Data Security serves as a senior technical and strategic resource within our newly created Data Security Consulting Practice. This individual will lead client engagements focused on designing and implementing enterprise data security strategies, architectures, and tooling integrations.\nThe role blends strategic advisory responsibilities with deep technical expertise-guiding clients through the development of secure data architectures, platform enablement, and integration of leading data protection and security solutions.\nThis is a highly visible, customer-facing position requiring strong communication skills, hands-on technical leadership, and the ability to translate business and compliance requirements into practical, scalable data security solutions.\nNOTE: Applicants must be located in our Northeast region to be considered (NJ, CT, RI, MA, NY, VT, NH, or ME). 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At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.\n\nWhy GuidePoint?\n 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 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.\nFirmly-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. 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