Cloud Engineer – FEDRAMP

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Cloud Engineer designing and implementing security capabilities for FedRAMP compliance. Collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity solutions and automated systems.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $149,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture and security, with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practices. Proficient in deploying and validating security capabilities in compliance with FedRAMP and NIST standards.

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Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)Security Compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)Automation (CI/CD, Scripting)Cloud Platform Expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

Cloud EngineeringSecurity ImplementationAutomation Tools (Terraform, Ansible)Scripting (Python, Go)Continuous MonitoringConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingDocumentationDesign DocumentationCompliance Artifacts

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPTerraformAnsibleCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure-as-CodeAutomation FrameworksSecurity Decision Record (SDR)Policy-as-Code

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationAzure CertificationGCP Certification

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPNIST 800-53Security Control FrameworksCloud SecurityInfrastructure Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement the security capabilities that satisfy FedRAMP’s Key Security Indicators (KSIs) within your team’s specialty domains.
Build the Security Decision Record (SDR) automation that deploys those capabilities repeatably across many client environments—infrastructure-as-code, pipelines, and configuration baselines, not one-off builds.
Develop automated validation and continuous-monitoring evidence for each capability, so the certified state is provable every day.
Deploy into client environments as the subject-matter expert for your domain: land the capability, integrate it with the client’s stack, troubleshoot, and harden.
Bring lessons from every deployment back to your team, improving the standard implementation for the next client.
Mentor junior team members by reviewing their work, sharing best practices, and guiding them through troubleshooting and operational standards.
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and machine-readable compliance artifacts.
Support both new FedRAMP environment builds and the modernization of existing ones.
Author and peer review detailed design and security documentation, inclusive of vendor best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or above in a related Information Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years in cloud, security, or platform engineering
5+ years supporting cloud architecture, design, implementation, operations, and automation in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and orchestration/automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Automation-first mindset with strong Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or equivalent), CI/CD, and scripting (Python, Go, or similar); exposure to policy-as-code
Hands-on depth with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its native services
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or comparable security control frameworks
The instinct to solve a problem once, properly, and package the solution so it works everywhere
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
Associate-level (or higher) certification in 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