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

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote workforce primarily (US-based)

Group Medical Insurance options

Group Dental Insurance

12 corporate holidays

Mobile phone & home internet allowance

Retirement plan eligibility

Pet Benefit Option

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking an Associate Cloud Security Engineer - AWS to join our Cloud Security practice in a client-facing role. You will support security assessments, architecture reviews, and compliance mapping in AWS environments, working with senior consultants to deliver secure cloud solutions and hands-on mentorship.

Ideal candidates have foundational AWS security skills, strong communication, and a drive to learn.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience in cloud security or consultancy.
• Foundational AWS IAM concepts including roles, policies, MFA.
• Experience with CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config.
• Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK).
• Strong communication and ability to document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud security assessments and client deliverables.
• Participate in meetings, workshops and discovery sessions.
• Help identify misconfigurations, risks and gaps in AWS environments.
• Document findings, recommendations and remediation steps.
• Develop security roadmaps, architecture diagrams and templates.
• Assist with AWS security configurations and internal methodologies.

Skills

AWS security basics

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Python

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

General 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, and 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, and 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.

About the Cloud Security (AWS) Practice

The Cloud Security (AWS) practice is responsible for delivering security consulting services to clients operating in Amazon Web Services environments. We design, assess, and implement secure cloud architectures across the organization.

Our team of cloud security engineers and consultants focuses on architecture design, risk assessments, compliance, and cloud-native security control implementation. We partner with clients across industries to strengthen their cloud security posture.

• Focus on AWS-native security tooling and cloud security best practices
• Hands-on consulting engagements from assessment through implementation
• Growing practice with strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

Roles and 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

Required Experience and Education:

• 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

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

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately‑held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly‑defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• 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 (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). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• 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