Job Description

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.