Federal Cloud Security Engineer

InEight; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

InEight is seeking a Federal Cloud Security Engineer to support regulated cloud environments, including FedRAMP-authorized and IRAP-assessed platforms hosted in Microsoft Azure. You will manage vulnerability remediation, monitor security events, and collaborate with engineers, auditors, and compliance stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with Azure security, Tenable, and security monitoring tools, plus involvement in annual assessments and

Qualifications

• Five-plus years in IT, cyber security, cloud security, or related field.
• Three-plus years supporting FedRAMP/IRAP or government-regulated environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts with Tenable and other tools.
• Support FedRAMP and IRAP Continuous Monitoring activities to maintain compliance.
• Monitor and respond to security events using Microsoft Defender/Sentinel and related tech.
• Assist with security assessments, audits, and annual compliance reviews; maintain documentation.
• Implement and maintain security controls and secure configurations in Azure/Azure Government.

Skills

Cloud Security

FedRAMP

IRAP

Vulnerability Management

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Azure

Tenable

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Government

Tenable

Job description

Company Description

InEight is a leader in construction project controls software, empowering over 850 companies taking on challenging projects in industries including construction and engineering; transportation infrastructure; mining; water; power and renewables; and oil, gas and chemical. Uniquely suited to capital construction and other complex work, our integrated modular software manages projects with over $1 trillion globally.

Company Description

InEight is a leader in construction project controls software, empowering over 850 companies taking on challenging projects in industries including construction and engineering; transportation infrastructure; mining; water; power and renewables; and oil, gas and chemical. Uniquely suited to capital construction and other complex work, our integrated modular software manages projects with over $1 trillion globally.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, InEight supports a remote work model with employees working throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka and Europe. InEight, an ISO 9001:2015-registered company, is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation (Kiewit). Kiewit, through its subsidiaries, is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.

InEight is a fast -paced, innovative company comprised of high-energy teams of self-starters playing integral roles in shaping the future of capital projects around the world. Our industry-leading solutions, dedicated employees, and proven leadership team provide a solid foundation to support our continued growth and success.

We offer our fulltime employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Position Summary

The Federal Cloud Security Engineer supports InEight's regulated cloud environments, including FedRAMP-authorized and IRAP-assessed platforms hosted in Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for vulnerability management, security monitoring, compliance activities, and cloud security operations that help ensure the ongoing security and regulatory compliance of our government-regulated environments.

The Federal Cloud Security Engineer partners with engineering, DevOps, auditors, and security stakeholders to implement security controls, manage vulnerabilities, and support annual assessments. They will continuously improve the organization's security posture while maintaining secure cloud infrastructure. This position supports global teams and regulated environments across multiple regions; flexibility to accommodate meetings, project activities, and occasional operational support outside traditional business hours is expected.

This position plays a critical role in supporting both ongoing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities and IRAP compliance initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage vulnerability scanning, remediation efforts, and security findings using Tenable and other security tools.
• Support ongoing FedRAMP and IRAP Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and related technologies.
• Support security assessments, audits, and annual compliance reviews by collecting evidence and maintaining required documentation.
• Implement and maintain security controls, secure configurations, and cloud security best practices within Microsoft Azure and Azure Government environments.
• Participate in incident response, risk assessments, change management reviews, and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, auditors, and compliance stakeholders to address findings and improve security posture.
• Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of regulated cloud environments.
• Participate in required after-hours support activities, including incident response, maintenance windows, compliance audits, and collaboration with globally distributed teams (20% per month).
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting FedRAMP-authorized, IRAP-assessed, or other government-regulated environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience administering and securing Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable.
• Experience with security monitoring and incident response tools, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, IRAP, ISO 27001, or similar.
• Experience supporting audits, assessments, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Understanding of vulnerability remediation, risk management, and security best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, AZ-500, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP, government cloud, or other regulated environments is preferred.
  
  

InEight Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, (EOE) and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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