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GuidePoint Security

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

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About this role

GuidePoint Security seeks an early-career Associate Cloud Security Engineer to support AWS security consulting engagements, including assessments, architecture reviews, and compliance work. You'll collaborate with senior consultants on client projects while building expertise in cloud-native security controls and best practices.

What you'll do

  • Assist with AWS security assessments to identify misconfigurations, operational risks, and compliance gaps
  • Support delivery teams by preparing documentation and client deliverables under senior consultant guidance
  • Participate in client meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions to develop consulting skills
  • Help configure AWS security tools including IAM policies, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Config
  • Develop security roadmaps, gap analyses, and architecture diagrams for client deliverables
  • Contribute to internal methodologies, templates, and reusable assessment frameworks

What they're looking for

  • AWS cloud services and security architecture
  • AWS IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Config
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK)
  • Python scripting or Bash/PowerShell
  • Network security concepts (VPCs, security groups, NACLs)
  • Multi-account AWS environment management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Cloud compliance and risk assessment
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GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security builds and deploys security infrastructure and automation solutions for federal government, intelligence community, and enterprise clients. The company is hiring for specialized security engineering roles including cloud security architects, network security engineers, Linux automation specialists, and security operations professionals with expertise in platforms like Splunk, Zscaler, and firewall technologies.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a recent AWS security assessment you participated in—what findings did you identify and how did you communicate them to stakeholders?
  • Can you explain the difference between IAM roles and policies, and describe a scenario where you'd use permission boundaries?
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