Associate Cloud Security Engineer- AWS- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Willingness to learn","Effective communication","Strong written communication","Problem-solving","Team collaboration"]

Support cloud security consulting engagements in AWS environments by assisting with security assessments, architecture reviews, compliance mapping, and cloud-native control implementation. Work alongside senior consultants on client workshops and discovery sessions, document findings and remediation steps, and help build deliverables like security roadmaps, gap analyses, and diagrams. Assist with AWS security configurations (IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) and contribute to internal methodologies and templates.

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GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security
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Associate Cloud Security Engineer- AWS- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

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Job Summary

Support cloud security consulting engagements in AWS environments by assisting with security assessments, architecture reviews, compliance mapping, and cloud-native control implementation. Work alongside senior consultants on client workshops and discovery sessions, document findings and remediation steps, and help build deliverables like security roadmaps, gap analyses, and diagrams. Assist with AWS security configurations (IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) and contribute to internal methodologies and templates.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist delivery teams with cloud security assessments, documentation, and client deliverable preparation under senior consultant guidance.
  • •Participate in client meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions to develop consulting and communication skills.
  • •Assist with AWS security assessments to identify misconfigurations, operational risks, and compliance gaps.
  • •Document findings, recommendations, and remediation steps for client deliverables.
  • •Support security roadmap, gap analysis, and architecture diagram development; help configure AWS security services and contribute to internal templates and frameworks.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalPaid LeaveInternet AllowanceMobile PhoneRetirementPet Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •1 year of related experience.
  • •AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification (required).
  • •Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (internships, lab environments, and project-based experience count).
  • •Foundational understanding of AWS IAM including roles, policies, and MFA configuration.
  • •Familiarity with AWS security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and AWS Config.
Experience:1+ yearsCloud securityCybersecurityAWSConsulting
Education:Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering
Skills:Willingness to learnEffective communicationStrong written communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration
Certifications:AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyCompTIA Security+CCSK
Tech Stack:AWSAmazon Web ServicesIAMMFACloudTrailGuardDutySecurity HubAWS ConfigTerraformCloudFormationCDKVPCSecurity groupsNACLPythonBashPowerShellInfrastructure as CodeAWS OrganizationsSCPs

Company Brief

GuidePoint Security
Provides cybersecurity consulting, managed security services, incident response, cloud and network security, and compliance solutions to enterprises and government organizations, helping clients identify, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats across complex environments.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 2010
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