Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Lead Engineer (AWS) to join their dynamic team.
Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations across industries navigate complex cybersecurity and compliance landscapes with confidence.
At Aprio, we’re not just checking boxes—we’re securing the future. As a Microsoft Security Engineer, you’ll work with cutting-edge Microsoft tools, support high-impact compliance frameworks like FedRAMP and CMMC, and help shape the security posture of both public and private sector organizations.
This position supports U.S. government and defense‑related clients. Certain engagements require personnel who are eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance or who meet client‑defined access requirements for controlled environments. U.S. citizenship may be a requirement of obtaining a U.S. security clearance or meeting these access requirements. These requirements are only tied to this specific job posting. All Aprio employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Act as a trusted consultant to clients, guiding them through complex security and compliance challenges.
- Be the go-to Cloud security expert on a team that values innovation and expertise.
- Join a recognized leader in government and cloud security (FedRAMP 3PAO, CMMC C3PAO, Microsoft Government Cloud Partner).
- Work with forward-thinking professionals in a culture that values learning, agility, and purpose
- Support the client relationship from discovery through delivery—serve as the technical consultant.
- Assist in workshops, architecture sessions, and demos to translate client needs into actionable solutions.
- Deep expertise in at least 3 of the following areas, with working knowledge of others:
- Identity & Access: Native AWS and/GCP stack
- Threat Protection: Native AWS and/GCP stack
- Data Protection: Native AWS and/GCP stack
- Cloud Security: Native AWS and/GCP stack
- Automation & Scripting: Python
- Develop security strategies aligned with frameworks like CMMC, NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-53.
- Support in development of security policies and procedures.
- Architect and implement Zero Trust strategies, XDR deployments, and threat modeling frameworks for mid-market and enterprise clients.
- Ensure compliance while improving operational security—deliver measurable business value.
- Develop standardized methodologies, playbooks, and procedures for technical delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of consulting experience, partnering with clients to deliver tailored solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills—comfortable leading client conversations.
- 3+ years of Hands-on design and implementation of AWS and/or GCP security tools.
- Deep understanding of core cybersecurity principles: zero trust, privileged access, APT threats, credential theft, and just-in-time administration.
- CISSP
AWS SAA-C03
AWS SCS-C03
Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification - Note: Active certifications are required for consideration
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of consulting experience delivering tailored security and compliance solutions
- 3+ years hands-on design and implementation of AWS and/or GCP security tools
- Deep understanding of core cybersecurity principles (zero trust, privileged access, APT threats, credential theft, JIT administration)
- At least one active certification (or obtained within 90 days): CISSP, AWS SAA-C03, AWS SCS-C03, or Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable leading client conversations
- Deep expertise in at least 3 areas such as Identity & Access, Threat Protection, Data Protection, Cloud Security, and Automation & Scripting (Python)
- Eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance or meet client-defined access requirements (U.S. citizenship may be required for some engagements)
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
