Cloud Security Engineer - Hybrid, Automation & Compliance

Zachary Piper Solutions; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a leading organization in the technology and government services sector. The role focuses on securely configuring AWS and Azure cloud environments in line with security best practices and compliance requirements.

You will implement controls, manage vulnerabilities, develop automation for monitoring and remediation, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen security posture. Hybrid work with onsite in Durham, NC or Fulton, MD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security, cybersecurity, or cloud security engineering.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, and security compliance frameworks.
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation processes.
• Proficiency with cloud security tools, monitoring platforms, and security automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AWS and Azure cloud environments are configured securely and aligned with industry best practices.
• Assess and remediate security vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure, applications, and supporting services.
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and cross-functional teams to strengthen cloud security posture and compliance efforts.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions for security monitoring, remediation, and compliance validation.
• Review cloud architectures and provide recommendations to improve security, resiliency, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Security automation

Automation scripting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM Templates

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a leading organization in the technology and government services sector. The role focuses on securely configuring AWS and Azure cloud environments in line with security best practices and compliance requirements.

You will implement controls, manage vulnerabilities, develop automation for monitoring and remediation, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen security posture. Hybrid work with onsite in Durham, NC or Fulton, MD.