Platform Engineer-Cloud Security Automation

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security's Cloud Security Automation Team as a Platform Engineer. Build and maintain scalable, secure platforms and data infrastructure for multiple client-facing solutions. This role blends platform engineering and full-stack development to create robust automation systems and security analytics platforms. You will design and implement platform architectures, microservices, APIs, and data pipelines. Experience with AWS, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and database management is essential. GuidePoint offers a remote-first work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical teams

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

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and/or security services is a plus

Benefits

• 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