Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS - 173588

Zachary Piper Solutions; Raleigh, Fulton (NC, MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Hybrid work (2 days onsite)

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Secret Cloud Security Engineer - AWS to join a growing tech and cloud services organization in Raleigh, NC. The role requires deep AWS security expertise, compliance experience, and a focus on secure, resilient cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities include configuring secure AWS environments, validating STIG/CIS/NIST compliance, and automating security workflows while collaborating with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience securing AWS environments following industry standards.
• Proven track record implementing STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience identifying security gaps, remediation workflows, and ticket management.
• Ability to automate security workflows using cloud-native tools and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AWS environments are securely configured per industry best practices.
• Validate compliance with STIGs and CIS benchmarks across cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor and assess environments for alignment with NIST 800-53 controls.
• Identify security gaps and manage remediation tickets.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders to review findings and configurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams for secure cloud operations.
• Automate security workflows using Python, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
• Maintain documentation of security policies and configurations.
• Stay current with AWS security developments and emerging threats.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Tools

IAM

KMS

CloudTrail

GuardDuty

Security Hub

WAF

VPCs

Security groups / NACLs

VPNs / firewalls

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.