[Hiring] Associate Cloud Security Engineer @GuidePoint Security

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled Associate Cloud Security Engineer - AWS to support cloud security consulting engagements within the Cloud practice. This early-career role focuses on assisting with:

• Security assessments
• Architecture reviews
• Compliance mapping
• Cloud-native control implementation in AWS environments

You will work alongside senior consultants on diverse client engagements while providing “Wow Them” service to clients and internal teammates.

The Associate Cloud Security Engineer - AWS will be expected to demonstrate:

• Foundational AWS security skills
• A strong willingness to learn
• Effective communication abilities

This role offers hands-on mentorship, exposure to diverse client environments, and a clear path to professional growth within a leading cybersecurity consultancy.

Qualifications

• 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; Bash or PowerShell also acceptable)
• Awareness of multi-account AWS environment concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification
• Exposure to AWS Organizations, SCPs, or permission boundaries
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline security concepts and preventive guardrails
• Experience with CSPM, CWPP, or CIEM tools
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in a cybersecurity or cloud engineering role
• CompTIA Security+ or CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge) certification

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel

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

Benefits

• 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 or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• 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