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

**Company**: GuidePoint Security
**Location**: Remote
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

GuidePoint Security is 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.

**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

**Requirements:**

- 1 year of related experience

- 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)

- 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

- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK)

- Understanding of core network security concepts including VPCs, security groups, and NACLs

- Basic scripting ability (Python preferred; Bash or PowerShell also acceptable)

- Awareness of multi-account AWS environment concepts

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Benefits:**

- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)

- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans)

- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans

- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

- Pet Benefit Option

## Skills

### Required
- AWS
- Cloud Security
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- IAM
- CloudTrail
- GuardDuty
- Security Hub
- AWS Config
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
- CDK
- Python
- Bash
- PowerShell

### Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- CompTIA Security+
- CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge)

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