Improvix Technologies · 5 hours ago
Cloud Security Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expImprovix Technologies is 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.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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
Company
Improvix Technologies
Improvix provides custom-tailored, high-quality, and secure IT services for federal agencies and commercial entities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aneesh Mehta
Chief Executive Officer
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2025-08-09
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