<p>Piper Companies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a leading organization within the technology sector. The Security Engineer role is ideal for a cloud-focused security professional with strong experience in AWS security services, cloud architecture, and compliance frameworks. The Security Engineer role is a long term contract opportunity and required you to sit on site in Raleigh, NC 2 days per week.</p> <p>Responsibilities of the Security Engineer:</p> <ul> <li>Implement, manage, and optimize AWS security services including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and WAF. </li><li>Design and maintain secure cloud architectures following industry best practices. </li><li>Develop and enforce network security standards across VPCs, security groups, NACLs, VPNs, and firewalls. </li><li>Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks such as STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST 800-53. </li><li>Automate security processes using scripting and IaC tools such as Python, CloudFormation, and Terraform. </li><li>Collaborate with engineering, cloud, and compliance teams to implement continuous security improvements. </li></ul> <p>Requirements of the Security Engineer:</p> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience with AWS security tools and services. </li><li>Strong understanding of secure cloud architecture and AWS best practices. </li><li>Proficiency in AWS networking concepts including VPCs, NACLs, security groups, VPNs, and firewalls. </li><li>Experience with compliance and security hardening frameworks such as STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST 800-53. </li><li>Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, CloudFormation, Terraform). </li><li>Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, or similar. </li></ul> <p>Compensation for the Security Engineer:</p> <ul> <li>$110,000-$115,000 </li><li>Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law. </li></ul> <p>Keywords: AWS security, GuardDuty, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Security Hub, AWS WAF, cloud architecture, secure cloud design, VPC security, NACLs, CIS benchmarks, STIGs, NIST 800-53, Python automation, CloudFormation, Terraform, cloud compliance, cloud security engineer</p> <p>This job opens for applications on 2/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.</p> <p>#LI-AG1</p> <p>#HYBRID</p>