Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Cybersecurity
Date Posted
April 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Principal AWS Cloud Security Consultant, you will lead the design, assessment, and governance of secure cloud environments for GuidePoint Security’s clients, playing a critical role in helping Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies minimize risk and optimize their security posture through expert AWS-focused consulting.
- • Day to day, you will provide oversight for delivery teams, manage client escalations, present findings to executive stakeholders, lead technical workshops, design secure AWS and multi-cloud architectures, conduct in-depth cloud security assessments, assist with compliance and audit readiness, prepare client deliverables such as security roadmaps and architecture diagrams, contribute to internal methodologies, mentor junior consultants, and support pre-sales activities including scoping and proposal development.
- • GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held cybersecurity consultancy with over 1,200 employees serving more than 6,200 customers, including top enterprises and government agencies, known for its trusted advisor status, strategic vendor partnerships, and strong core values that foster collaboration, mentorship, and an enjoyable workplace.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in AWS security, DevSecOps, and CNAPP practices, enhance your client advisory and leadership skills, contribute to internal frameworks and thought leadership, mentor junior talent, and grow your career within a fast-moving, innovative consultancy at the forefront of cloud security consulting.
🎯 Requirements
- • Minimum of 5 years designing AWS architecture and operating AWS workloads at scale, with deep expertise in AWS networking, data security, identity and access management, automation, and hands-on experience with Amazon’s cloud-native security tooling services.
- • Demonstrated knowledge of emerging security patterns for AI/ML workloads in AWS, including securing SageMaker, implementing guardrails for generative AI services like Bedrock, and applying data protection controls for model training and inference pipelines.
- • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK), scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell), and experience securing Kubernetes environments (Amazon EKS and other managed platforms) with pod security, RBAC, network policies, and container security best practices.
- • Experience with CIEM, CSPM, or CWPP tools, familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and strong knowledge of IAM patterns (RBAC, ABAC), federated access, permission boundaries, SCPs, and RCPs.
- • Ability to lead technical workshops, advise technical and non-technical stakeholders, produce high-quality deliverables, communicate complex concepts clearly, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with a strong consulting presence and client service orientation.
- • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, and equivalent Azure or GCP security certifications.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only), with flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
- • Group Medical Insurance options including a Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of employee premiums and 70% for family) or a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% for family, plus quarterly HSA contributions of $850 per employee or $1,750 per family annually).
- • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for 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 available.
Skills & Technologies
About GuidePoint Security, LLC
GuidePoint Security provides cybersecurity consulting and managed security services to U.S. government agencies and commercial organizations. Core offerings include security assessments, penetration testing, incident response, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring through Security Operations Centers. The company partners with leading technology vendors to integrate firewalls, endpoint detection, cloud security, and identity management platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, GuidePoint employs certified experts who help clients reduce risk, meet compliance requirements, and build resilient architectures against advanced threats. Services are delivered via fixed-price projects and subscription-based managed services aligned to NIST and Zero-Trust frameworks.
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