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.
General Description:
As a GuidePoint Security Project Coordinator you are managing a unique portfolio of security focused Professional Services engagements which directly contribute to our client’s goals and success.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Efficient and effective management of Professional Services projects through the full engagement lifecycle:
Sales handoff
Resourcing
Customer project plan development
Execution management
Project close-out activities
Ensure regular and timely communications to all key stakeholders.
Manage project issues and risks to resolution.
Maintain and foster internal and external customer relationships, ensuring objectives and statement of work deliverables are met.
Plan and manage resources ensuring all projects meet scope and budget expectations.
Maintain the OpenAir PSA application for project data.
Manage and support internal processes for revenue recognition and customer invoicing.
Create and maintain project management methodology and process documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to GuidePoint Security Core Values.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Advanced use of all Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project, with advanced ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for project reporting.
Proficient in OpenAir and Salesforce, or other Professional Services applications.
Standard industry certifications are preferred.
Advanced computer skills with Mac and Google application experience preferred.
Experience in interfacing with information security positions and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously while maintaining customer satisfaction and financial health.
Understanding of a broad range of information security terms and disciplines.
Understanding of professional services revenue recognition and invoicing.
Written communication skills for use in preparing formal deliverables.
Verbal communication skills that include the ability to communicate with anyone from a technical resource to the highest level of management.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, perform complex tasks and prioritize.
Ability to build customer relationships that enhance communications to ensure project success.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools.
Demonstrated strong skills in persuasion and negotiation.
Travel Requirements:
Willingness to travel up to 15%
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work
Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
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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 1,300 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
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