Associate Cloud Security Automation Engineer

GuidePoint Security

Associate Cloud Security Engineer joining GuidePoint to support cloud-native workloads security and work with seniors on client engagements.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesPythonTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Client Support: Assist senior consultants in client engagements, participating in meetings, taking notes, and supporting technical assessments under guidance.
Kubernetes Security: Support the implementation of Kubernetes security controls including basic cluster hardening, network policies, and RBAC configurations while learning best practices.
Policy as Code Support: Help implement security policies using tools like OPA (Open Policy Agent) or Kyverno, working under the mentorship of senior team members.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Assistance: Support the development and review of secure IaC templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates with senior oversight.
Secrets Management Implementation: Assist in configuring and implementing secrets management solutions like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Akeyless.
CI/CD Security Integration: Help integrate basic security controls into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins under senior guidance.
Cloud Security Research: Research and document cloud security best practices, tools, and emerging threats to support team knowledge sharing.
Documentation & Automation: Create documentation, scripts, and basic automation tools to support client deliverables and internal processes.
Learning & Development: Actively participate in mentorship programs, shadowing senior consultants, and pursuing relevant certifications.
Quality Assurance: Perform testing and validation of security configurations and automation scripts before client delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of experience in cloud computing, DevOps, or information security roles.
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.
Familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts.
Experience with at least one Infrastructure as Code tool (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Understanding of fundamental security concepts and best practices.
Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn in a client-facing environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from senior team members.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Kubernetes securityInfrastructure as CodeTerraformCloudFormationOPAKyvernoGitHub ActionsGitLab CIJenkinsscripting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationeagerness to learnclient supportmentorship participationnote-takingdocumentationquality assuranceresearchautomation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information Securityrelevant certifications