Cloud Security Engineer

Improvix Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to grow into senior positions

Collaborative team environment

Real ownership in a regulated cloud environment

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to design and secure cloud environments for a federal program. The role involves hands-on cloud security implementation with a focus on DevSecOps and maintaining compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, as well as hands-on experience with major cloud providers. This position offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Experience with cloud-native security tools.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or FedRAMP.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code to manage security configurations.
• Support compliance and ATO efforts by embedding controls into cloud deployments.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

IAM knowledge

Compliance frameworks familiarity (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Security Hub

Defender for Cloud

CloudFormation

Job description

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Improvix Technologies pay range

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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

• 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting