United States of America Hybrid Employment

GuidePoint Security is hiring a Senior Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.
  • Leveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.
  • Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
  • Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.
  • Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.
  • Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.

Requirements

  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
  • Familiarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
  • Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.
  • Experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and experience with Google Cloud Platform.
  • Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
  • Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Required Skills
Infrastructure as CodeGoogle Cloud Platform
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GuidePoint Security
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.
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Job Details
Department federal presales engineering team
Category infrastructure
Posted 16 hours ago