Cloud Security Engineer

3 days ago

Washington, DC, United States Improvix Technologies, Inc. Full time
Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (Primarily Onsite)
Clearance Required: Active Secret (Top Secret eligibility preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to help design, build, and secure cloud environments supporting a mission-critical federal program. This role focuses on hands-on cloud security implementation and DevSecOps integration, working alongside platform engineers, developers, and compliance teams to embed security into cloud solutions from the start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cloud or security engineer looking to deepen their cloud security expertise, gain exposure to regulated environments, and grow into more senior security or architecture roles.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security Engineering
  • Implement and maintain security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments, including commercial and government cloud regions.
  • Apply and maintain security baselines aligned with CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP requirements.
  • Contribute to secure architecture reviews and provide practical guidance for cloud workloads.
DevSecOps & Automation
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) to deploy and manage security configurations.
  • Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, and container security.
  • Build and improve automated guardrails and remediation workflows under senior engineer guidance.
Monitoring, Compliance & Response
  • Implement centralized logging and monitoring to improve visibility across cloud environments.
  • Support compliance and ATO efforts by embedding controls into cloud deployments and assisting with audit evidence.
  • Participate in vulnerability remediation and incident response activities.
Collaboration & Growth
  • Collaborate with cloud engineers, developers, and compliance teams to ensure security objectives are met.
  • Serve as a hands-on resource for cloud security best practices within project teams.
  • Learn and apply advanced cloud security patterns through mentorship and real-world delivery.
Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with cloud-native security tools (e.g., Security Hub, Defender for Cloud, Google SCC)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
  • Basic scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
  • Working knowledge of IAM, encryption, networking, and key management
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or FedRAMP
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Exposure to container security or Kubernetes hardening
  • Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google)
  • Familiarity with zero trust principles and enterprise identity platforms
Why Join Us
  • Hands-on role with real ownership in a regulated cloud environment
  • Opportunity to grow into senior cloud security or architecture positions
  • Mission-driven federal program with long-term stability
  • Collaborative team environment with mentorship and technical depth

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