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What is the difference between Remote Vulnerability Research vs Penetration Tester?

AspectRemote Vulnerability ResearchPenetration Tester
CredentialsCertifications like OSCP, CEH often preferredSimilar certifications, often including OSCP, CEH, or GPEN
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, focused on analyzing vulnerabilities in systemsRemote or on-site, performing simulated attacks to test security
Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity research, bug bounty programs, security assessmentsCommonly hired by organizations for security testing and audits

Remote Vulnerability Researchers analyze and identify security flaws remotely, focusing on discovering vulnerabilities. Penetration Testers simulate attacks to evaluate security defenses. While both roles require similar skills and certifications, vulnerability research emphasizes analysis, whereas penetration testing involves active exploitation. Both are vital in cybersecurity but serve different purposes in security assessments.

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Senior Security Architect (Salt Lake City, UT) - Southwest region

GuidePoint Security

Salt Lake City, UT • Remote

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Note: This is a remote position but candidates are required to live Salt Lake City, UT to be considered. Up to 25% travel required in our Southwest region for customer/vendor events, QBR's, annual company kickoff, security conferences, etc.

About:
Senior Security Architects at GuidePoint Security are experienced professionals who are autonomous, experienced, self-driven security fanatics. Our Senior Security Architects are materially involved in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery and have the freedom and control over how engagements are scoped and delivered.

Our unique position as both a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) AND a professional services organization also requires our Senior Security Architects to continually expand their knowledge and experience with the latest cutting-edge information security technologies. This helps satisfy our Senior Security Architects desire to constantly expand their knowledge and better meet the needs of our clients. Position is remote/virtual; however, candidates must reside locally within the Southwest Region and open to travel when necessary.

Role and responsibilities:
Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
A good listener with ability to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions 
Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
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 Senior Security Architects work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations 
Position will require up to 25% travel within the Southwest Region for customer/vendor events, annual company kickoff, security conferences, etc.
Expectation for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery

Required experience:
Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: Network Security, NGFW, Cloud Security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc. 
Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
Strong networking and security troubleshooting
Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)