Associate Cloud Security Engineer – AWS

🔥 13 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

☁️ Cloud Engineer

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GuidePoint Security

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201 - 500 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

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

• Support cloud security consulting engagements within the Cloud practice • Assist with cloud security assessments, documentation, and client deliverable preparation under senior consultants' guidance • Participate in client meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions • Assist with AWS security assessments to identify misconfigurations, operational risks, and compliance gaps • Document findings, recommendations, and remediation steps for client deliverables • Support development of security roadmaps, gap analyses, architecture diagrams, and other deliverables • Assist with AWS security configurations, including IAM policies, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Config • Contribute to internal methodologies, templates, and reusable assessment frameworks • Participate in knowledge sharing and mentorship opportunities

🎯 Requirements

• 1 year of related experience • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification (required) • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services; internships, lab environments, and project-based experience count • Foundational understanding of AWS IAM, including roles, policies, and MFA configuration • Familiarity with AWS security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and AWS Config • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK • Understanding of core network security concepts, including VPCs, security groups, and NACLs • Basic scripting ability; Python preferred, with Bash or PowerShell also acceptable • Awareness of multi-account AWS environment concepts • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools • Up to 10% travel • Sedentary work • Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day • Close visual acuity for computer-terminal viewing and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only; some travel may be required for certain positions, and working on-site may be required for Federal positions) • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan, with GuidePoint paying 90% of employee premiums and 70% of family-plan premiums • High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family-plan premiums • HSA contribution of $850 annually for employees or $1,750 annually for families • Group Dental Insurance, with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family-plan premiums • 12 corporate holidays • Flexible Time Off (FTO) program • Healthy mobile phone allowance • Home internet allowance • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment • Pet Benefit Option • Hands-on mentorship • Professional development opportunities • Clear path to professional growth