Senior Cloud Developer Engineer

GuidePoint Security, a leading cybersecurity solutions firm, is seeking a Cloud Developer Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures supporting mission‑critical operations across AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP. The role focuses on security monitoring, threat detection, and continuous automation.

• Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to a specific cloud environment.
• Implementing cloud security best practices.
• Leveraging Azure data services such as Azure Monitor, Azure Logging Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy to ensure security posture and compliance.
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in Power Shell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using services such as Logic Apps, Azure Automation, and Azure Functions.
• Configuring network security groups, application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.
• Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services.
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating across teams to address complex technical needs.

• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in cloud computing with primary focus on Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud‑based solutions tools and working with Dev Ops tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Gitlab, AWS Code Star, Docker, etc.
• Proficiency with IaC tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager, Git Hub Enterprise, Git Lab, and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as Power Shell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically JIRA and Confluence.
• Understanding of FIPS-199, NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑53A, NIST SP 800‑37, and the DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co‑workers, management, and customers; may involve delivering presentations and exchanging accurate information.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. All qualified applicants, including veterans and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.