Principal Cloud Engineer

Coalfire

Principal Cloud Engineer managing FedRAMP compliance architectures for Coalfire's cybersecurity solutions. Leading technical implementations and supporting Cloud Services team for continuous delivery improvements.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud security engineering and architecture, with a strong focus on FedRAMP compliance and infrastructure-as-code practices. Proven ability to mentor teams, set engineering standards, and maintain technical integrity across multiple cloud platforms.

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Cloud Security EngineeringFedRAMP Authorization ExperienceInfrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)NIST 800-53 ComplianceProfessional/Expert-Level Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureCompliance AutomationCI/CDPolicy-as-CodeArchitecture ReviewTechnical DocumentationEvidence-Collection ApproachesSecurity BaselinesAutomation FrameworksMachine-Readable Compliance Packaging

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPTerraformOSCALJSON

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional/Expert-Level Certification (AWS)Professional/Expert-Level Certification (Azure)Professional/Expert-Level Certification (GCP)

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPCMMCDoD ComplianceCloud SecurityInfrastructure-as-Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical integrity of Coalfire’s FedRAMP reference architectures and capabilities across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and across certification levels.
Set the engineering standards delivery teams build against—architecture patterns, security baselines, automation frameworks, and evidence-collection approaches.
Review and approve custom architecture decisions when client requirements fall outside the standard; promote recurring customizations into the reference architecture so the standard improves every quarter.
Serve as a technical escalation point for delivery teams on architecture and security design questions to improve client outcomes.
Keep reference architectures current with evolving FedRAMP requirements, including machine-readable compliance packaging (OSCAL or JSON) and continuous-monitoring mandates.
Mentor engagement architects and senior engineers; raise the technical bar across the delivery organization.
Partner with the sales organization on solution shape for the most strategic pursuits.
Represent Coalfire’s technical point of view in the FedRAMP community—working groups, public comment, and industry forums.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or above in a related Information Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years in cloud security engineering and architecture, including principal- or staff-level scope
Hands-on FedRAMP authorization experience—building, operating, or assessing FedRAMP environments
Demonstrated design-authority experience: owning standards, running architecture review, and documenting decisions in a form other engineers build from
Deep expertise in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or equivalent), CI/CD, policy-as-code, and compliance automation
Architecture depth on at least two of the three major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Fluency in NIST 800-53 and the FedRAMP control framework, as well as CMMC and DoD compliance standards
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective documentation skills, including technical diagrams and written descriptions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a professional attitude and demeanor
Critical thinking, and the ability to balance security requirements with mission needs
Professional/Expert-level certification in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
flexible time off
certification and training reimbursement
digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
comprehensive insurance options