Lead Engineer, RAAS | Compliance Advisory and Automation Services

About the role

Join Aprio's Risk Advisory & Assurance team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as the technical consultant, assisting in workshops, architecture sessions, and demos to translate client needs into actionable solutions.
• Assist in developing 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.
• At least 1 of the following certifications needed (active or obtained within 90 days of hire): CISSP, AWS SAA-C03, AWS SCS-C03, Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.

Pay

$98,900 - $132,800 a year

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401k with Profit Sharing.
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure.
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Top rated wellness program.
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.