Principal AWS Cloud Security Consultant

🕒 April 9

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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GuidePoint Security

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201 - 500 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

GuidePoint Security is a cybersecurity firm offering consulting, engineering, and managed services to help organizations secure their digital assets. The company specializes in application security, cloud security, data protection, email security, threat intelligence, and identity and access management. With solutions tailored to various platforms including AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and OT environments, GuidePoint Security aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience for both enterprise and government clients. They focus on integrating advanced security technologies and providing expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and security awareness education, helping clients navigate complex cybersecurity challenges and improve their security posture.

📋 Description

• Provide oversight for delivery teams, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with client objectives while fostering knowledge transfer and consistent execution • Manage and resolve client escalations, balancing client satisfaction with project scope and delivery constraints • Present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders, lead technical workshops, and facilitate security strategy sessions • As an individual contributor, provide consulting services on customer engagements and deliver security outcomes. Tasks may include: • Design secure cloud architectures and reference models for AWS and multi-cloud environments • Conduct in-depth cloud security assessments to identify security misconfigurations, architecture and cloud operational risks, and compliance gaps • Assist clients with continuous compliance and audit readiness in cloud environments • Conduct AWS security workshops, technical interviews, and stakeholder briefings • Prepare and present client deliverables including security roadmaps, process improvements, gap analyses, architecture diagrams, cloud security strategies, and custom deliverables based on client needs • Contribute to internal methodologies, templates, and reusable assessment frameworks • Mentor junior consultants and support knowledge sharing within the consultancy • Assist with scoping and pre-sales activities including proposals and statements of work (SOWs) • Collaborate with internal pre-sales teams to identify use-cases and opportunities for third-party security tooling (e.g., CNAPP, secrets management, data security, cloud detection and response, NHI [Non-Human Identity], etc.)

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years designing AWS architecture and operating AWS workloads at scale • AWS knowledge must include networking, data security, identity and access management, automation, and extensive hands-on with Amazon’s cloud-native security tooling services • Demonstrated knowledge of emerging security patterns and best practices for AI/ML workloads in AWS, including securing SageMaker environments, implementing guardrails for generative AI services (Bedrock), and applying data protection controls for model training and inference pipelines • Strong knowledge of IAM patterns (RBAC, ABAC), federated access, permission boundaries, SCPs, and RCPs • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and secure coding practices • Experience with CIEM, CSPM, or CWPP tools • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines • Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) • Experience securing Kubernetes environments, including Amazon EKS and other managed Kubernetes platforms, with knowledge of pod security, RBAC, network policies, and container security best practices • Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CCSK • AWS Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional • Other CSP Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

🏖️ Benefits

• 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). • 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