Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS - 173588

ZP Group; Raleigh, Fulton (NC, MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (2 days onsite

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS to join a rapidly growing organization in the technology and cloud services industry. Local candidates to Raleigh, NC or Fulton, MD are preferred for a role focused on securing AWS environments and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

The candidate should automate security workflows, leverage AWS security services, and engage with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams to ensure secure cloud operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in cloud security engineering with AWS.
• Experience implementing STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800-53.
• Ability to automate security tasks with Python, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Strong collaboration with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Secure AWS environments per best practices.
• Validate compliance with STIGs and CIS benchmarks.
• Monitor and assess alignment with NIST 800-53.
• Identify security gaps and manage remediation tickets.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders to review findings.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams.
• Automate security workflows using cloud-native tools.
• Maintain documentation of security policies and configurations.
• Stay current with AWS security developments and threats.

Skills

Security mindset

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Education

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

CISSP

Secret Clearance

Tools

AWS IAM

AWS KMS

CloudTrail

GuardDuty

Security Hub

WAF

Python

Terraform

CloudFormation

Wiz/Tenable

SIEM

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS to join a rapidly growing organization within the technology and cloud services industry. The Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS role is ideal for an experienced security professional with deep expertise in AWS environments, compliance frameworks, and cloud security best practices who is eager to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient cloud infrastructure. Must be local To Raleigh, NC or Fulton, MD

Responsibilities of the Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS:

• Ensure AWS environments are securely configured and aligned with industry best practices.
• Validate compliance with STIGs and CIS benchmarks across cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor and assess environments to maintain alignment with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Identify security gaps and create/manage tickets for remediation efforts.
• Schedule and lead meetings with stakeholders to review findings, vulnerabilities, and configurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams to support secure cloud operations.
• Automate security workflows using cloud-native tools and scripting (Python, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and configurations.
• Stay current with AWS security developments, compliance standards, and emerging threats.

Qualifications of the Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and WAF.
• Deep understanding of secure cloud architecture and AWS infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in network security concepts including VPCs, security groups, NACLs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800-53.
• Scripting and automation experience using tools such as Python, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with security tools such as Wiz, Tenable, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools for query creation and alerting (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or CISSP preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain Secret Clearance

Compensation for the Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS includes:

• Salary range: $100,000 - $135,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Hybrid work environment (2 days onsite per week)

This job opens for applications on 09/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.