Ensure AWS environments align with applicable security and compliance frameworks, including CIS Benchmarks, NIST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.
Support incident detection, investigation, and response while maintaining audit trails across AWS accounts and services.
Automate security controls and compliance checks using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with engineering teams to enable secure build and deployment processes.
What You Will Need:
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in cloud security, cybersecurity and AWS security.
Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudTrail, Config, and KMS.
Collaborate Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, ArgoCD, Helm, Docker, secrets management, environment configuration, and Terraform templates.
Ability to validate account handoffs, review pipeline configurations, verify secrets, support deployment dry runs, and assist with cutover and rollback planning.
Strong scripting or development experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex security, operational, and reliability challenges.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer certifications.
CISSP, CISM or GIAC certifications.
The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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