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.
Summary
GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior Consultant – Cloud Kubernetes & Automation to help our clients design, secure, and operationalize cloud-native platforms at scale. This role sits at the intersection of Kubernetes, cloud engineering, automation, and security consulting, enabling clients to improve volume, velocity, quality, cost, and security outcomes through standardized platforms and automated delivery.
You will work closely with CSP practices, consulting leads, and enterprise clients to design, implement, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms and automation frameworks across AWS, Azure, and GCP—accelerating secure, compliant, and scalable cloud adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Kubernetes & Platform Solution Delivery
- Design and implement production-grade Kubernetes architectures (EKS, AKS, GKE) aligned to security, reliability, and scalability best practices.
- Build and operationalize platform capabilities such as cluster provisioning, workload onboarding, networking, ingress, and observability.
- Implement automation-first delivery models using GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and policy-as-code to accelerate time to value.
Cloud Security & Engineering
- Lead technical assessments of Kubernetes and cloud-native environments, identifying risks, maturity gaps, and automation opportunities.
- Deliver Secure Landing Zones, Kubernetes security baselines, and CNAPP-aligned platform controls.
- Translate regulatory and security requirements into automated, repeatable guardrails for containerized workloads.
Automation & DevSecOps Enablement
- Design and implement CI/CD and GitOps workflows integrating security, compliance, and runtime controls.
- Automate cluster lifecycle management, configuration drift detection, and remediation using declarative tooling.
- Integrate Kubernetes platforms with cloud-native and third-party security tooling (CSPM, CIEM, KSPM, runtime).
Consulting & Thought Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor for clients on Kubernetes strategy, platform engineering, and automation maturity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop service offerings around secure Kubernetes platforms, GitOps adoption, and automated compliance.
- Contribute to strategic backlogs, proofs of concept, and reference architectures to evolve GuidePoint’s cloud-native consulting services.
Collaboration & Enablement
- Collaborate with Practice Directors, Regional Partners, and Cloud Consulting Leads to align platform outcomes to business goals.
- Mentor junior consultants and engineers on Kubernetes, automation tooling, and secure cloud-native design.
- Support sales enablement by providing technical input during scoping, solutioning, and proposal development.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or cloud security roles across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Kubernetes & Platform Expertise
- Hands-on experience designing and operating Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE).
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, identity, workload isolation, and cluster security.
Cloud-Native & Automation Skills
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, Pulumi, or CloudFormation).
- Experience with GitOps tools (Argo CD, Flux) and CI/CD platforms.
Programming & Scripting
- Strong development skills in Python, Go, or Bash.
- Experience building automation for platform operations, security controls, and environment provisioning.
Security Knowledge
- Familiarity with Kubernetes security concepts (RBAC, PSP/OPA/Gatekeeper, network policies).
- Understanding of CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, and container/Kubernetes security tooling.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA) and automating control enforcement.
Soft Skills
- Strong consulting acumen with the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive and technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications
- Kubernetes: CKA, CKAD, or CKS
- Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
Additional Experience
- Experience implementing secure Kubernetes landing zones, internal developer platforms, or platform-as-a-service models.
- Familiarity with service meshes, policy engines, and advanced observability stacks.
Why Join the GuidePoint Security Cloud Team
- Work at the forefront of cloud-native and Kubernetes security innovation.
- Help Fortune 500 clients build secure, automated platforms that scale.
- Collaborate with industry-leading experts across multiple CSP and security practices.
- Contribute to next-generation offerings, including Kubernetes Secure Platforms, CNAPP-as-a-Service, and automated compliance delivery.
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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
