Cloud Security Engineer

Job ID: 5613

City: Washington

State: D.C.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $0 to $0

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong focus on cloud security to support a federal agency in the Washington, DC area. This role is critical to strengthening the agency’s cloud security posture through vulnerability analysis, reporting, and the implementation of security tools across multi-cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in cloud security platforms, vulnerability management, and federal compliance standards, along with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

### Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, track, and report on cloud security vulnerabilities across enterprise environments
• Evaluate security posture using data from major cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Develop subscription/account-level mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure
• Produce detailed, customer-specific reports to support data-driven decision-making and stakeholder communication
• Manage and oversee cloud-native and third-party security tools across development and production environments
• Support implementation and configuration of security platforms, including:

• Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools
• Endpoint protection solutions
• Plan and execute onboarding of cloud accounts/subscriptions into security tools, including telemetry integration
• Automate security workflows to improve vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation tracking
• Map vulnerabilities and potential exploits to Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure proper documentation and remediation tracking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with federal security requirements and operational processes

### Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship (required for federal work)
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in software QA, testing, or cloud security
• Hands-on experience with cloud security principles and tools
• Experience identifying and managing vulnerabilities in cloud environments
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

### Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Government Cloud (GovCloud) environments
• Familiarity with multi-cloud security architectures
• Experience with vulnerability management frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of federal security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Experience with CNAPP and CSPM platforms
• Strong skills in data storytelling and executive-level reporting
• Experience automating security processes and workflows

### Expected Deliverables

• Cloud vulnerability and security posture reports
• Subscription/account-level mitigation and remediation plans
• Security tooling onboarding and configuration documentation/packages

### Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in advancing cloud security for a federal agency, working with modern cloud platforms and cutting-edge security tools while directly impacting mission-critical systems.