GuidePoint Security LLC
Associate Cloud Security Engineer- AWS- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 9 days ago · Added 5 days ago
First listed 9 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
United States only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Entry
Category
Software
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Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote, Professional Services"
- Job description states: "U.S. based"
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- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
General Description
We are looking for a skilled Associate Cloud Security Engineer - AWS to support cloud security consulting engagements within the Cloud practice. This early-career role focuses on assisting with security assessments, architecture reviews, compliance mapping, and cloud-native control implementation in AWS environments. You will work alongside senior consultants on diverse client engagements while providing “Wow Them” service to clients and internal teammates.
The Associate Cloud Security Engineer - AWS will be expected to demonstrate foundational AWS security skills, a strong willingness to learn, and effective communication abilities. This role offers hands-on mentorship, exposure to diverse client environments, and a clear path to professional growth within a leading cybersecurity consultancy.
About the Cloud Security (AWS) Practice
The Cloud Security (AWS) practice is responsible for delivering security consulting services to clients operating in Amazon Web Services environments. We design, assess, and implement secure cloud architectures across the organization.
Our team of cloud security engineers and consultants focuses on architecture design, risk assessments, compliance, and cloud-native security control implementation. We partner with clients across industries to strengthen their cloud security posture.
Focus on AWS-native security tooling and cloud security best practices
Hands-on consulting engagements from assessment through implementation
Growing practice with strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Roles and Responsibilities:
Support delivery teams by assisting with cloud security assessments, documentation, and client deliverable preparation under the guidance of senior consultants
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions to develop consulting and communication skills
Assist with AWS security assessments to help identify misconfigurations, operational risks, and compliance gaps
Help document findings, recommendations, and remediation steps for client deliverables
Support the development of security roadmaps, gap analyses, architecture diagrams, and other deliverables
Assist with AWS security configurations including IAM policies, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Config
Contribute to internal methodologies, templates, and reusable assessment frameworks
Actively participate in knowledge sharing and mentorship opportunities within the team
Required Experience and Education:
1 year of related experience
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification (required)
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (internships, lab environments, and project-based experience count)
Requirements
- ·Preferred Experience and Education:
- ·Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- ·AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification
- ·Exposure to AWS Organizations, SCPs, or permission boundaries
- ·Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline security concepts and preventive guardrails
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at GuidePoint Security LLC, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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