Piper Companies · 18 hours ago
Sr. Security Engineer (AWS)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $122K/yrPiper Companies is seeking a Sr. Security Engineer (AWS) to join an enterprise security team responsible for ensuring the protection, compliance, and hardened configuration of complex AWS cloud environments. The role involves validating compliance with various security benchmarks and proactively identifying vulnerabilities while driving remediation efforts.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure AWS environments are securely and correctly configured according to industry best practices
Validate compliance against STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800‑53 controls
Continuously monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and security gaps
Create and manage remediation tickets for identified issues and track their resolution
Lead meetings with stakeholders to review findings, configurations, and required corrective actions
Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams to support secure cloud operations
Automate security processes using scripting and cloud‑native tools
Maintain detailed documentation of security policies, procedures, and configurations
Stay current with AWS security best practices, compliance standards, and emerging threats
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with AWS security services and secure cloud architecture
Hands‑on experience with IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, and related security tools
Proficiency in network security including VPC design, security groups, NACLs, VPNs, and firewalls
Expertise in compliance frameworks such as STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800‑53
Experience with scripting and automation (Python, CloudFormation, Terraform)
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law
Company
Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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