Security Architect

As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers' real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base.

Check Point Software Technologies has been honored by Time Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024. We've also earned a spot on the Forbes list of the World's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and recognized as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. If you're passionate about making the world a safer place and want to be part of an award-winning company culture, we invite you to join us.

Check Point Software is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Security Architect to join our U.S. East team. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise CISOs, deliver thought leadership at industry forums, and drive pipeline growth through strategic engagement. The ideal candidate brings a strong background with technical credibility and business acumen to influence decision-makers and mentor sales engineering teams.

Executive Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor and advocate to CISOs and senior security leaders across Fortune 1000 and large enterprise accounts.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships through direct engagement, industry roundtables, and 1:1 executive briefings.
• Develop and deliver keynote presentations at security and technology conferences, industry events, and executive forums.
• Publish thought leadership content including blogs, white papers, and industry commentary to elevate Check Point's visibility and credibility.

Pipeline Development & Field Support

• Act as a strategic asset to regional sales and sales engineering teams to influence major deals through executive alignment.
• Support pipeline creation by hosting C-level networking events, roundtables, and fireside chats.
• Partner with field teams to uncover customer pain points and map Check Point solutions to executive priorities.
• Collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns and content development for the East U.S. market.

Internal Enablement & Mentorship

• Coach and mentor sales engineering teams on how to position security outcomes and risk management to senior executives.
• Translate customer trends and executive insights into actionable strategies for the broader field and product teams.
• Deliver internal briefings, lunch-and-learns, and enablement sessions focused on executive-level conversations.

• 8+ years of proven experience in cybersecurity engineering or architect role.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise security architecture, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, etc.).
• Exceptional communication skills and presence, with a track record of speaking at conferences and executive engagements.
• Familiarity with the cybersecurity vendor landscape, preferably including Check Point solutions.
• Strong understanding of sales cycles and experience supporting field sales or presales teams.
• Ability to travel 30-50% across the Eastern U.S.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred:

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
• Published articles or recorded presentations on security leadership topics.
• Prior experience at a cybersecurity vendor or consultancy.

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