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Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services.

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<p><b>Description</b></p><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b>Company Overview:</b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"> </div><div>When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.<sup>TM</sup> </div><div>Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.</div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b> </b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b>Position Overview:</b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b> </b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white">Reporting to the Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Security the Chief Information Security Officer’s role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives. The Chief Information Security Officer directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems, business operations, and facility defenses against security breaches and vulnerability issues. This individual is also responsible for auditing existing systems, while directing the administration of security policies, activities, and standards.</div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b> </b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b>What you will do as the </b><b>Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)</b><b>:</b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><b> </b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"><i>The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.</i><b> </b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b> </b></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>Strategy & Planning</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Participate as a member of the senior management team in governance processes of the organization’s security strategies.</li><li>Lead strategic security planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing defense initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future security technologies using a risk-based assessment methodology.</li><li>Develop and communicate security strategies and plans to executive team, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, audits, and enhancements.</li><li>Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.</li></ul><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>Acquisition & Deployment</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Define and communicate corporate plans, procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new security systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.</li></ul><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>Operational Management</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Act as advocate and primary liaison for the company’s security vision via regular written and in-person communications with the company’s executives, department heads, and end users.</li><li>Work closely with the IT department on corporate technology development to fully secure information, computer, network, and processing systems.</li><li>Manage the administration of all computer security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software.</li><li>Ensure the administration of the facility’s security systems and their corresponding equipment or software, including fire alarms, locks, intruder detection systems, sprinkler systems, and anti-theft measures.</li><li>Develop, track, and control the security services annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.</li><li>Ensure that facilities, premises, and equipment adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in local or federal law.</li><li>Creatively and independently provide resolution to security problems in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>Assess and communicate all security risks associated with any and all purchases or practices performed by the company.</li><li>Collaborate with IT leader, privacy officer, and HR to establish and maintain a system for ensuring that security and privacy policies are met.</li><li>Where necessary, supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of security staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.</li><li>Promote and oversee strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.</li><li>Remain informed on trends and issues in the security industry, including current and emerging technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate executive and management teams on their relative importance and financial impact.</li></ul><div style="line-height:normal"><b> </b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>What you will bring to the team:</b></div><div> </div><div><b>Education & Certification</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>University degree in Computer Science or Business Administration required. </li><li>Master’s or PhD degree in one these fields or Information Security preferred.</li><li>Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent preferred<b>.</b></li></ul><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Knowledge & Experience</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>10+ years of experience managing and/or directing an IT and/or security operation.</li><li>15+ years of experience working in the IT industry.</li><li>Proven experience in planning, organizing, and developing IT security and facility security system technologies.</li><li>Experience in planning and executing security policies and standards development.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including information security, building security, and defense solutions.</li><li>Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.</li><li>Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems, including virtual and Cloud based systems.</li><li>Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.</li><li>Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.</li><li>Excellent understanding of project management principles.</li><li>Superior understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving security problems.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to security.</li></ul><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Personal Attributes</b></div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>Proven leadership ability.</li><li>Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong negotiating skills.</li><li>Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.</li><li>Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.</li><li>Keen attention to detail.</li><li>Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exceptional service orientation.</li><li>Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Qualified candidates can expect a salary of $190,000-$220,000</div><div>#LI-EB1</div><div>#LI-Remote</div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:12pt"><strong>Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package</strong><br/><br/>While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness insurance options, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, and many more. Generally, Zones currently offers paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements.  </div><div style="margin-bottom:12pt">At Zones, work is more than a job – it is an exciting career on a global team that is client centric, has a passion for technology, embraces change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you! </div><b> </b><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.</div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white">Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States. </div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"> </div></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"> </div></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"> </div></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white"> </div>

<p>Zones  simplifies information technology by providing end-to-end capabilities and acting as a singular point of contact for hardware solutions and software licensing. Our expertise carries over to Zones lifecycle management services such as technology assessments, data center engineering, virtualization and cloud computing planning, and software asset management.
    
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 Multinational technology procurement and fulfillment </li><li>
 Solutions across mixed categories - servers, networking, storage, security and software</li><li>
 Zones configuration and integration centers for custom fulfillment and delivery</li><li>
 Specialized solution architects provide IT assessments and facilitate strategic planning</li><li>
 Lifecycle management services from initial project planning to IT asset disposition</li><li>
 Established partnerships with major hardware manufacturers and software publishers</li><li>
 Culture of five star service excellence that earns industry recognition</li>
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Zones dedicated teams serve organizations of every size and in specialized markets including:

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 Small and Medium-Sized Businesses</li><li>
 Enterprise</li><li>
 SLED (State, Local, Education)</li><li>
 Healthcare</li><li>
 Retail &amp; Hospitality</li>
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<strong>Zones Mission</strong>
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At Zones, our mission is to be a single source for our clients to gain the knowledge, expertise and IT infrastructure to achieve their goals.
   
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<strong>Zone perks include:</strong>
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<li>Fitness Program</li>
<li>Catered Lunches</li>


<li>Onsite Massage Therapy</li>

<li>Ongoing classroom, online and one-to-one training that positions you for success with your clients</li>
<li>Compensation-boosting incentives, contents and prizes</li>
<li>Commuter assistance programs</li>
<li>Referral bonus program</li>
<li>Sports league team sponsorships</li>
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Technical knowledge of security technologies across multiple domains: firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection, DLP, cloud security, endpoint protection, and familiarity with vendor ecosystem (Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, Cisco, IBM, Splunk, Fortinet, etc.) - MUST HAVE. As a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, you are the technical voice and strategic partner for our sales organization, driving security-focused business development for professional services and managed security services (MSS) across our target accounts.

<p>GlassHouse Systems (GHS) is an enterprise systems, and managed services solutions provider that develops, designs and deploys solutions for leading enterprises in Canada and the US. For almost 30 years, GHS has delivered an enterprise level of service and support to clients. Recognized with industry-leading awards each year, GHS translates this differentiation into positive client experiences. </p><p>As a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, you are the technical voice and strategic partner for our sales organization, driving security-focused business development for professional services and managed security services (MSS) across our target accounts.</p><p><br/></p><br/><br/>Responsibilities: <br/><p>• Build and maintain trusted relationships with security leaders, CISOs, risk officers, and technical decision- makers at target and existing accounts</p><p>• Identify and drive expansion opportunities for professional services and managed security services (MSS) within existing and target accounts</p><p>• Design and architect comprehensive security solutions across professional services (assessments, penetration testing, compliance audits) and managed security services delivery models</p><p>• Engage customers as a trusted advisor to understand security challenges, compliance requirements, risk posture, and business objectives; translate these into compelling technical solutions and value propositions</p><p>• Collaborate with professional services, MSS delivery teams, and solution partners to develop market-driven security services offerings and tailor solutions to customer environments</p><p>• Scope and articulate defined requirements, proposed solutions, and value propositions into detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), technical architecture blueprints, and RFP responses</p><p>• Present and articulate security solutions and value propositions to diverse stakeholders—technical teams, business executives, and C-suite—with clarity and business acumen</p><p>• Maintain deep knowledge of the security landscape, threat environment, regulatory frameworks, and vendor ecosystem to inform customer discussions and internal strategy</p><p>• Stay current with security trends, threat intelligence, regulatory changes, and vendor offerings; provide market insights to sales and delivery teams to inform strategy and customer engagement</p><p>• Develop business cases and financial models for security investments (ROI, TCO, risk mitigation value); help customers justify security spending to leadership</p><p>• Serve as the voice of customer, providing market feedback to product and delivery teams to inform service development, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement</p><p>• Drive cross-functional collaboration between sales, delivery (professional services and MSS), offering management, and marketing to develop and deliver market-driven security solutions and services</p><br/><br/>Disclaimer: <br/><p><strong>What you'll get:</strong> </p><p>Competitive salary </p><p>Health benefits (medical, vision, dental) </p><p>Life insurance </p><p>Professional development </p><p>Amazing company culture </p><p><strong>Join a team of professionals led by a diverse set of leaders from across the industry.</strong> </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>GlassHouse Systems commitment:</strong> </p><p>We believe that a diverse team is the key to innovation and growth. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company and encourages all candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. </p><p>GlassHouse Systems will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Please advise us of any needs when your interview is booked and we will do our best to meet your needs. </p><p>Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal record check. </p><p>GlassHouse Systems thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. </p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p>• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline with a focus or major in cybersecurity/information security - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Minimum 5 years of hands-on IT and cybersecurity experience, with at least 2 years in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or presales engineering - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Proven experience in customer-facing roles; comfortable presenting technical and business solutions to all organizational levels, including executives - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Working experience with a Managed Security Services provider (MSSP) or familiarity with Security Operations Center (SOC) operations and 24/7 security monitoring - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Technical knowledge and experience demonstrating security technology for SIEM, SOAR and MDR in customer pre-sales engagements - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Technical knowledge of security technologies across multiple domains: firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection, DLP, cloud security, endpoint protection, and familiarity with vendor ecosystem (Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, Cisco, IBM, Splunk, Fortinet, etc.) - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex security concepts in customer- friendly language - MUST HAVE</p><p>• Professional security certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIH, GSEC), CEH, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Experience designing and proposing security consulting services: penetration testing, security assessments, vulnerability assessments, PCI compliance audits, and security policy development - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Experience developing security solution architectures and responding to large-scale, complex RFPs and technical questionnaires - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, and hybrid security architectures - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CSF, industry-specific regulations - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Knowledge of modern threat landscape: cyber kill chains, MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat modeling, and attack surface analysis - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Experience with security service delivery models and SLAs; understanding of KPIs for MSS and professional services - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p><p>• Track record of identifying and closing mid-to-large security services deals with complex sales cycles - HIGHLY DESIRABLE</p>

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