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Guidehouse

AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

We are seeking an experienced AWS Security engineer to design, implement and maintain security controls across AWS cloud environments. * This role will focus on safeguarding cloud workloads, ensuring ...

Guidehouse

AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

We are seeking an experienced AWS Security engineer to design, implement and maintain security controls across AWS cloud environments. * This role will focus on safeguarding cloud workloads, ensuring ...

ECS

AWS Cloud / Security Engineer

Stafford, VA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Everforth ECS is seeking a AWS Cloud Security Engineer to work in our Stafford, VA (hybrid) office. The ECS Team provides focused Agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission ...

Guidehouse

AWS Cloud Security Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

We are seeking an experienced AWS Security engineer to design, implement and maintain security controls across AWS cloud environments. * This role will focus on safeguarding cloud workloads, ensuring ...

Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't ... Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.) * Strong ...

Addison Group

Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Security Engineer Remote/Onsite : 100% Remote Required Tech/Experience (Manager won't ... Hands-on experience with AWS security tools (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, SecurityHub, etc.) * Strong ...

CMT Services Inc

AWS Security Engineer

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

The AWS Security Engineer will support UMGC by ensuring the security of its AWS cloud infrastructure and applications. The resource will design, implement, and maintain security controls, conduct ...

CMT Services Inc.

AWS Security Engineer

Adelphi, MD · On-site

The AWS Security Engineer will support UMGC by ensuring the security of its AWS cloud infrastructure and applications. The resource will design, implement, and maintain security controls, conduct ...

CMT Services Inc

AWS Security Engineer

Adelphi, MD · On-site

The AWS Security Engineer will support UMGC by ensuring the security of its AWS cloud infrastructure and applications. The resource will design, implement, and maintain security controls, conduct ...

System One

Sr. Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$74.25 - $98.50/hr

The IT Security Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, cloud-native security tools and services. BACKGROUND: We are seeking a Senior ...

Screen Engine/ASI LLC

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Cloud Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and day-to-day ... This role's primary focus is AWS cloud security, IAM configuration and governance, security ...

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System One

Sr. Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$74.25 - $98.50/hr

The IT Security Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, cloud-native security tools and services. BACKGROUND: We are seeking a Senior ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for aws cloud security engineer in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an AWS Cloud Security Engineer do?

An AWS Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructures on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They assess security risks, develop best practices, and ensure that data and applications are protected against cyber threats. Their duties often include configuring security groups, managing identity and access management (IAM), monitoring compliance, and responding to security incidents. They also work closely with other teams to enforce security policies and keep up-to-date with the latest AWS security features and updates.

What is the difference between Aws Cloud Security Engineer vs Cloud Security Analyst?

AspectAws Cloud Security EngineerCloud Security Analyst
CertificationsAWS Certified Security - Specialty, CompTIA Security+CompTIA Security+, CISSP, AWS Security certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning and implementing security on AWS cloud platformsMonitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across cloud environments
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cloud service providers, enterprises using AWSOrganizations with cloud infrastructure, focusing on security monitoring and analysis

The Aws Cloud Security Engineer primarily designs and implements security solutions within AWS environments, while the Cloud Security Analyst focuses on monitoring and analyzing security threats across cloud platforms. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in organizations leveraging cloud technology, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AWS Cloud Security Engineer?

To thrive as an AWS Cloud Security Engineer, you need strong knowledge of cloud security principles, AWS architecture, and experience with risk assessment and mitigation, often supported by a degree in computer science and certifications like AWS Certified Security – Specialty. Familiarity with AWS security tools (such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail), automation via scripting languages, and security compliance frameworks is essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are key soft skills that help you proactively address threats and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial to safeguard cloud environments, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect organizational data from emerging cyber threats.

What are some common challenges faced by AWS Cloud Security Engineers when implementing security best practices in cloud environments?

AWS Cloud Security Engineers often encounter challenges such as keeping pace with rapidly evolving security threats, ensuring compliance with varying regulatory standards, and managing complex access controls across distributed cloud resources. Another frequent challenge is bridging communication gaps between development, operations, and security teams to ensure that security measures are integrated early in the development lifecycle. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong technical knowledge, proactive learning, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Security Engineer - Cloud Security (AWS)

Xcel Energy

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.
Role Summary
The Security Engineer - Cloud Security (AWS) is responsible for building and running the AWS cloud security program with a focus on reducing risk through visibility, guardrails, and automation. This role identifies and analyzes cloud security risk, drives remediation through stakeholders, and implements preventative controls to reduce exposure over time. The role operates in an advisory capacity and does not perform direct operational changes. Initial focus is AWS across commercial and GovCloud environments, with planned expansion to Azure once the AWS program is mature. This position reports to the Manager, Vulnerability Management.
Primary Objectives
  • Build and mature the AWS cloud security program with clear ownership, processes, and workflows.

  • Identify, prioritize, and communicate cloud security risk across environments and stakeholders.

  • Implement preventative controls and guardrails to reduce risk before deployment.

  • Leverage automation and integration to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.

  • Support remediation by driving findings to the appropriate owners and tracking outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary cloud security engineer for AWS environments, including commercial, GovCloud, dev, and test accounts.

  • Use AWS native security capabilities such as Inspector, Security Hub, and related services to identify and analyze risk.

  • Maintain visibility across IAM, network configuration, logging, monitoring, and workload security posture.

  • Identify issues such as overly permissive access, unused accounts, misconfigurations, and exposure risks.

  • Develop and implement guardrails, policies, and controls to prevent insecure configurations and reduce attack surface.

  • Promote the use of hardened images, containers, and standardized builds to reduce risk at deployment.

  • Integrate cloud security findings into existing workflows and coordinate remediation with responsible teams.

  • Work closely with Cloud Platform, SAP, Enterprise Architecture, and other teams to implement meaningful security improvements.

  • Partner with Application Security teams to support DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline integration, gates, and automation.

  • Support SAP cloud security needs and maintain awareness of SAP-specific risks within AWS environments.

  • Use APIs, scripting, and integration to automate data collection, analysis, and workflow execution.

  • Analyze cloud risk in context and communicate clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Support logging and monitoring capabilities setup and integration while deferring operational ownership to SOC/IR teams.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in information security.

  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud environments and security concepts.

  • Strong understanding of AWS IAM, networking, logging, monitoring, and workload security.

  • Experience using AWS native security tools such as Inspector, Security Hub, or equivalent.

  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and application security fundamentals.

  • Basic understanding of SAP environments in cloud-hosted architectures.

  • Experience identifying and communicating risk related to cloud configurations and architecture.

  • Strong analytical and complex technical problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to communicate technical risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Experience with APIs, scripting, or automation for data integration and workflow execution.

  • Ability to operate independently and build a program with limited oversight.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience across multiple cloud environments, including AWS multi-account and GovCloud architectures.

  • Experience supporting Azure cloud environments.

  • Experience implementing preventative security controls such as guardrails, policy enforcement, or pipeline gating.

  • Experience improving data quality and visibility across multiple cloud and security data sources.

  • Experience working with enterprise cloud platform, networking, or architecture teams.

Certifications
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty required.

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional preferred.

Work Location
Hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office. Must be located within Xcel Energy territory and reasonably close to an Xcel Energy facility. Denver, Colorado and Minnesota areas preferred.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 08/10/26
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All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Xcel Energy is a prominent electricity and natural gas service provider serving multiple states in the United States, including Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Our commitment revolves around delivering essential services to our valued customers. As a trailblazer in the industry, we were the first major US electricity provider with a visionary goal to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 and an ambitious 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, based on 2005 levels. Through innovative electric vehicle initiatives, we actively contribute to carbon reduction not only in our electricity generation but also in the transportation sector within the states we operate. Simultaneously, we remain devoted to ensuring cost-effectiveness for our customers by implementing advanced electricity rates and energy efficiency programs.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

Year founded

1909

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