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Improvix Technologies

Cloud Security Engineer

Improvix Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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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

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