[Hiring] Senior Cloud Security Automation & AI Engineer @GuidePoint Security

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Cloud Security Automation & AI Engineer to support the Cloud Security Automation and AI Practice. This role combines hands-on delivery, technical oversight, presales support, and practice development to help organizations adopt and secure AI/ML platforms across multi-cloud environments.

The Senior Cloud Security Automation & AI Engineer will be required to demonstrate strong technical depth across cloud-native AI services, agentic AI design patterns, and AI governance frameworks. This individual will:

• Compose and secure agentic AI solutions
• Implement AI gateways and policy-based controls
• Translate complex security and automation requirements into actionable, outcome-driven solutions
• Lead by influence and bring business acumen to drive the adoption of progressive cloud security automation programs aligned with client objectives and practice priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) + 5-7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environments
• Hands-on proficiency with primary AI/ML platforms: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, and Amazon SageMaker
• Preferred experience with secondary platforms: Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure Machine Learning
• Experience in a client-facing consulting or professional services role
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• Basic Python competency, including the ability to read, write, and troubleshoot code for automation and integration tasks
• Understanding of agentic AI patterns, AI governance frameworks, and secure AI composition

Requirements

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cloud security automation and AI engagements, including scoping, architecture design, implementation, and client handoff
• Design and implement secure agentic AI solutions, including multi-agent orchestration, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, AI gateway architectures, and policy-based access controls using frameworks such as Cedar
• Architect and enforce AI governance policies, including usage policies, data handling controls, model access management, and compliance guardrails for enterprise AI deployments
• Develop and deploy AI-powered security automation solutions (e.g., automated compliance checks, threat detection agents, remediation workflows) for clients
• Produce high-quality deliverables including architecture documents, runbooks, SOPs, and security assessment reports
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across active engagements, ensuring deliverables meet GuidePoint standards and client expectations
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices for cloud security, AI/ML implementation, and secure development
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and security assessments for AI/ML workloads
• Support presales activities by participating in client discovery calls, demos, and technical deep dives
• Contribute to proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and pricing estimates for AI security and automation engagements
• Collaborate with account executives and practice leadership to identify opportunities and shape client solutions
• Contribute to practice development by building reusable tools, templates, accelerators, and reference architectures
• Develop thought leadership content such as blog posts, whitepapers, webinars, and conference presentations
• Stay current on emerging AI/ML platforms, cloud security trends, and regulatory developments to inform practice strategy

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