Platform Engineer- Cloud Security Automation- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

GuidePoint is seeking a Platform Engineer to join our Cloud Security Automation Team, focusing on building scalable, secure platforms and data infrastructure for multiple client-facing solutions. This role combines platform engineering expertise with full-stack development to architect and implement robust automation systems, security analytics platforms, and custom solutions that serve our team's diverse client portfolio and internal operational needs

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Multi-Client Platform Development. Design and build scalable, secure platform architectures that support various client solutions, including our flagship SaaS Security Intelligence Platform and other custom automation tools.
• Infrastructure as Code. Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and other IaC tools to ensure consistent, reproducible deployments across multiple client environments.
• Microservices Architecture. Develop containerized microservices using Docker and orchestration platforms, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance across client platforms.
• API Development & Integration. Build robust RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party security tools, cloud services, and client-specific systems to enable seamless data flow and automation workflows.
• Platform Security. Implement security best practices throughout the platform stack, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance requirements for multi-tenant environments.
• Data Pipeline Architecture. Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that process diverse data sources including security logs, cloud metrics, automation workflows, and client-specific datasets.
• Real-Time Processing. Implement stream processing solutions using AWS Kinesis, Apache Kafka, or similar technologies to handle high-volume, real-time data ingestion and processing.
• Database Design & Optimization. Architect and optimize database schemas across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other data stores to support complex queries and analytics workloads.
• Backend Services: Develop high-performance backend services to support platform functionality and client-specific requirements.
• Frontend Integration. Build responsive web interfaces when needed to support platform administration, monitoring dashboards, and client portals.
• Cloud Platform Expertise. 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, EKS, etc.) and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Programming Proficiency. Strong experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and at least one additional language; experience with frameworks like Django, FastAPI, React, or Node.js
• Infrastructure & DevOps. Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
• Database Management. Experience with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases, including schema design and query optimization
• API Development. Strong background in building and consuming RESTful APIs, with understanding of authentication, rate limiting, and API security best practices

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with AI tools, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipeline management, and cloud IaaS/PaaS implementation.
• Strong skills in documentation, structured writing, and process mapping.
• Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and/or security services is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical teams.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option