Cloud Security Engineer
Posted 14 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Associate Cloud Security Engineer- AWS- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CertificationsBachelor’s Degree, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Security+, CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge)
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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