Associate Cloud Security Engineer- AWS- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Summary

GuidePoint Security provides cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations improve security posture and minimize risk. The Associate Cloud Security Engineer - AWS supports cloud security consulting engagements by assisting with AWS security assessments, architecture reviews, compliance mapping, documentation, and implementation of cloud-native security controls under the guidance of senior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery teams by assisting with cloud security assessments, documentation, and client deliverable preparation under the guidance of senior consultants
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions to develop consulting and communication skills
• Assist with AWS security assessments to help identify misconfigurations, operational risks, and compliance gaps
• Help document findings, recommendations, and remediation steps for client deliverables
• Support the 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
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing and mentorship opportunities within the team

Skills

• * 1 year of related experience
• * Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• * 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
• * Up to 10% travel
• * 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
• * 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * 1 year of related experience
• * Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• * 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
• * Up to 10% travel
• * 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

Nice to Haves

• * 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

Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship, exposure to diverse client environments, and a clear path to professional growth within a leading cybersecurity consultancy.
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Remote workforce primarily; U.S. based only, with some travel required for certain positions and on-site work potentially required for Federal positions.
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan, with GuidePoint paying 90% of the employee premium and 70% of family-plan premiums, or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, with GuidePoint paying 100% of the employee premium and 75% of family-plan premiums.
• For employees who choose the High Deductible/HSA plan, GPS contributes in four equal quarterly installments: $850 annually per employee or $1,750 annually per family plan.
• Group Dental Insurance, with GuidePoint paying 100% of the employee premium and 75% of family-plan premiums.
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
• Eligibility for the retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
• Pet Benefit Option.