AWS Cloud Security Engineer — Hybrid (K8s & Compliance)

Piper Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer (AWS) to join a growing cybersecurity team. The role focuses on securing AWS and Kubernetes environments, validating compliance, and strengthening cloud security posture. A hybrid schedule requires 2 days onsite per week in RTP, NC.

Preferred candidates may come from a DevOps background and be interested in transitioning into cloud security. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, automate security processes, and stay current with evolving

Qualifications

• Experience securing AWS cloud environments and cloud-native services.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes security, container security, and secure deployment practices.
• Background in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Knowledge of AWS security services including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and WAF.
• Experience with compliance frameworks including STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST 800-53.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Terraform, or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AWS cloud environments are securely configured and aligned with industry best practices.
• Assess and validate compliance with STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and configuration gaps and drive remediation efforts through ticket management and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams to support secure cloud operations.
• Review and secure Kubernetes deployments and containerized workloads.
• Automate security processes using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to communicate findings, recommendations, and remediation plans.
• Maintain documentation related to security configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

AWS security

Kubernetes security

DevOps background

Cloud security

Networking concepts

Tools

Python

Terraform

CloudFormation

Wiz

Tenable

SIEM

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer (AWS) to join a growing cybersecurity team. The role focuses on securing AWS and Kubernetes environments, validating compliance, and strengthening cloud security posture. A hybrid schedule requires 2 days onsite per week in RTP, NC.

Preferred candidates may come from a DevOps background and be interested in transitioning into cloud security. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, automate security processes, and stay current with evolving