GuidePoint Security · 5 hours ago
Senior Consultant – Cloud Kubernetes & Automation- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. They are seeking a Senior Consultant – Cloud Kubernetes & Automation to help clients design, secure, and operationalize cloud-native platforms at scale, focusing on Kubernetes and automation frameworks across major cloud providers.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Design and implement production-grade Kubernetes architectures (EKS, AKS, GKE) aligned to security, reliability, and scalability best practices
Build and operationalize platform capabilities such as cluster provisioning, workload onboarding, networking, ingress, and observability
Implement automation-first delivery models using GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and policy-as-code to accelerate time to value
Lead technical assessments of Kubernetes and cloud-native environments, identifying risks, maturity gaps, and automation opportunities
Deliver Secure Landing Zones, Kubernetes security baselines, and CNAPP-aligned platform controls
Translate regulatory and security requirements into automated, repeatable guardrails for containerized workloads
Design and implement CI/CD and GitOps workflows integrating security, compliance, and runtime controls
Automate cluster lifecycle management, configuration drift detection, and remediation using declarative tooling
Integrate Kubernetes platforms with cloud-native and third-party security tooling (CSPM, CIEM, KSPM, runtime)
Serve as a trusted advisor for clients on Kubernetes strategy, platform engineering, and automation maturity
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop service offerings around secure Kubernetes platforms, GitOps adoption, and automated compliance
Contribute to strategic backlogs, proofs of concept, and reference architectures to evolve GuidePoint’s cloud-native consulting services
Collaborate with Practice Directors, Regional Partners, and Cloud Consulting Leads to align platform outcomes to business goals
Mentor junior consultants and engineers on Kubernetes, automation tooling, and secure cloud-native design
Support sales enablement by providing technical input during scoping, solutioning, and proposal development
Qualification
Required
5+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or cloud security roles across AWS, Azure, or GCP
Hands-on experience designing and operating Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE)
Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, identity, workload isolation, and cluster security
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, Pulumi, or CloudFormation)
Experience with GitOps tools (Argo CD, Flux) and CI/CD platforms
Strong development skills in Python, Go, or Bash
Experience building automation for platform operations, security controls, and environment provisioning
Familiarity with Kubernetes security concepts (RBAC, PSP/OPA/Gatekeeper, network policies)
Understanding of CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, and container/Kubernetes security tooling
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA) and automating control enforcement
Strong consulting acumen with the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive and technical audiences
Preferred
Kubernetes: CKA, CKAD, or CKS
Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
Experience implementing secure Kubernetes landing zones, internal developer platforms, or platform-as-a-service models
Familiarity with service meshes, policy engines, and advanced observability stacks
Benefits
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) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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
Company
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Audax Private Equity
2023-10-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Volk
Chairman & CEO
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Joe Leonard
CTO & VP Security Strategy
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