Principal Cloud Security Engineer
@ Improvix Technologies

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$160,000 - $180,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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Overview

The Principal Cloud Security Engineer at Improvix Technologies is responsible for building and securing cloud infrastructure at scale across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role demands expertise in cloud security, development lifecycle, and the DevSecOps methodology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Security Architecture & Engineering: Design secure architecture for Commercial, GovCloud, and IL6 enclaves; enforce security baselines using CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, etc; lead architecture reviews and threat modeling.
  • Automation & DevSecOps: Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code modules (Terraform); integrate CI/CD pipelines with automated security scans; develop automated guardrails and remediation pipelines.
  • Security Governance and Compliance: Support ATO compliance efforts; partner with compliance officers and auditors; implement centralized logging, monitoring, and incident response.
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Guide security and platform engineers; partner with architects, developers, and compliance teams; act as a cloud security subject matter expert.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in computer science or relevant technical degree, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 8+ years of cybersecurity or cloud engineering experience; 5+ years in cloud security.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or Oracle cloud environments.
  • Expertise in native cloud security tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep).
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages like Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Strong understanding of cloud IAM/RBAC, key management, networking, and encryption.
  • Experience with application security standards and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven track record embedding security in Agile/DevSecOps teams.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with securing GovCloud, DoD IL6, or other restricted cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow for CMDB integrations and security workflows.
  • Familiarity with supply chain security, zero trust architectures, and enterprise identity platforms.
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, OSCP, or CISSP.
  • Experience with Kubernetes security tools like OPA/Gatekeeper, PodSecurityStandards, Prisma, or Twistlock.

Key skills/competency

  • Cloud Security
  • DevSecOps
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • Compliance
  • Automation
  • Threat Modeling
  • Agile
  • Programming
  • Leadership
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How to Get Hired at Improvix Technologies

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Emphasize cloud security and DevSecOps experience.
  • Research Improvix Technologies: Understand their cloud security projects and compliance efforts.
  • Showcase technical skills: Highlight Terraform, programming, and automation expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready for scenario-based and technical questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Terraform modules and IaC concepts.
Practice cloud security tool configurations.
Revise compliance frameworks and guidelines.
Update scripting skills in Python or Go.

Behavioral Questions

Describe leading a technical team.
Explain resolving complex project challenges.
Share examples of security decision-making.
Detail collaboration in Agile environments.

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