Coalfire - Principal Cloud Engineer
Requirements
• Travel: Approximately 10–15% • U.S. citizenship is required, as this position supports federal compliance programs. • · 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) • · Familiarity with FedRAMP 20x, Key Security Indicators (KSIs), and machine-readable evidence (OSCAL, JSON) • · Experience designing productized or repeatable delivery models for professional services • · Published writing, conference talks, or open-source work in cloud security or compliance automation • · CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications • · Familiarity with configuration baseline standards such as CIS Benchmarks & DISA STIG • $109,000 - $182,000 a year
Responsibilities
• · 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.
Benefits
• FedRAMP’s 2026 modernization replaces narrative compliance documentation with measurable security outcomes, validated through automation and evidenced continuously. Coalfire delivers FedRAMP environments against standardized reference architecture, and this role owns those architectures and the capabilities that deliver them. This is the top of our engineering individual-contributor track: a design-authority role with no direct reports, whose influence comes from technical judgment and expertise. The standards you set are what dozens of engineers build against, at every client, every day. You’ll take on the most strategic and technical implementations our clients require and support the Cloud Services organization on continuous delivery improvements through client engagements. If you’re driven by a desire to innovate, excel at operational excellence, and thrive in a collaborative environment, come be part of a team committed to making the world a safer place. • At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office. • Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
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