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Jr Cloud Security Automation Engineer at GuidePoint Security. Location Information: USA. Job Summary:. We are seeking a motivated Junior Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing consulting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop expertise in cloud security while working alongside senior consultants on client engagements. You will support various organizations in securing their cloud-native workloads and gain hands-on experience with modern security automation tools and practices.. Key Responsibilities:. Client Support: . Assist senior consultants in client engagements, participating in meetings, taking notes, and supporting technical assessments under guidance. . Kubernetes Security Learning:. Support the implementation of Kubernetes security controls including basic cluster hardening, network policies, and RBAC configurations while learning best practices.. Policy as Code Support:. Help implement security policies using tools like OPA (Open Policy Agent) or Kyverno, working under the mentorship of senior team members.. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Assistance:. Support the development and review of secure IaC templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates with senior oversight.. Secrets Management Implementation: . Assist in configuring and implementing secrets management solutions like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Kubernetes Secrets.. CI/CD Security Integration: . Help integrate basic security controls into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins under senior guidance.. Cloud Security Research:. Research and document cloud security best practices, tools, and emerging threats to support team knowledge sharing.. Documentation & Automation:. Create documentation, scripts, and basic automation tools to support client deliverables and internal processes.. Learning & Development: . Actively participate in mentorship programs, shadowing senior consultants, and pursuing relevant certifications.. Quality Assurance: . Perform testing and validation of security configurations and automation scripts before client delivery.. Qualifications:. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.. 1-3 years of experience in cloud computing, DevOps, or information security roles.. Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.. Familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts.. Experience with at least one Infrastructure as Code tool (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).. Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.. Understanding of fundamental security concepts and best practices. . Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn in a client-facing environment.. Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from senior team members.. Preferred Skills:. Basic knowledge of CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).. Exposure to Policy as Code concepts or tools.. Understanding of secrets management principles. . Familiarity with cloud security frameworks (CIS, NIST).. Interest in pursuing security certifications such as: . AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Security Specialty. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). CompTIA Security+