Piper Companies · 9 hours ago
Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yrPiper Companies is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer (AWS) for a leading cloud‑focused technology organization. The Cloud Security Engineer will focus on strengthening and maintaining the security posture of large‑scale AWS environments through rigorous configuration assessment, compliance validation, automation, and continuous monitoring.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Assess and validate AWS resource configurations against established security best practices
Evaluate adherence to STIGs and CIS benchmarks, ensuring corrective actions are documented and tracked
Continuously monitor and maintain compliance with NIST 800‑53 requirements
Create and manage remediation tickets for security findings, misconfigurations, and risk items
Lead routine discussions with stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended improvements
Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Compliance teams to support secure architecture and operations
Automate security workflows using AWS‑native tools and scripting languages
Maintain detailed documentation for security processes, configurations, and policies
Stay current with AWS security advancements, compliance standards, and emerging threat landscapes
Qualification
Required
Extensive hands‑on experience with AWS security services and cloud security architecture
Strong proficiency with core AWS tools including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and WAF
Deep understanding of secure cloud design principles for AWS workloads
Expertise in AWS networking and security controls (VPC, security groups, NACLs, VPNs, firewalls, etc.)
Strong understanding of STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST 800‑53 frameworks
Experience with scripting and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Python, CloudFormation, Terraform, etc.)
Excellent analytical skills with strong communication and collaboration capabilities
Preferred
AWS Security Specialty certification
CISSP certification
equivalent certifications
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, 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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