Cloud Security Engineer — Hybrid (AWS/Azure) & Compliance

Piper Companies; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a leading organization in the technology and government services industry. The role focuses on securing AWS and Azure environments, aligning with security best practices, compliance frameworks, and organizational security requirements.

The ideal candidate has expertise in cloud security, vulnerability management, compliance, and security automation. Responsibilities include securing cloud environments, remediating vulnerabilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related preferred.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and Azure environments.
• Knowledge of STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AWS and Azure cloud environments are configured securely per industry best practices.
• Assess and remediate security vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Implement security controls aligned with STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST 800-53.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to improve cloud security posture.
• Develop automation for security monitoring, remediation, and compliance validation.

Skills

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Security automation

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Monitoring platforms

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a leading organization in the technology and government services industry. The role focuses on securing AWS and Azure environments, aligning with security best practices, compliance frameworks, and organizational security requirements.

The ideal candidate has expertise in cloud security, vulnerability management, compliance, and security automation. Responsibilities include securing cloud environments, remediating vulnerabilities,