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Cloud Security Engineer Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at LightFeather
Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Company: LightFeather
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: Security (Cybersecurity, Data Security)
Light Feather is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join our team in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing and securing AWS environments in compliance with federal regulations. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our cloud infrastructure by embedding security best practices at every layer—from architecture and automation to compliance and monitoring.
Location:
In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC
Job Type: Full Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS architectures compliant with federal security frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53)
Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and baselines to align with organizational and regulatory needs
Manage AWS IAM roles, policies, and federated access controls; enforce least privilege principles
Configure and continuously monitor AWS-native security tools such as Guard Duty, Cloud Trail, Security Hub, Macie, and Inspector
Integrate security controls into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Cloud Formation and Terraform
Conduct security reviews of IaC templates; identify and remediate misconfigurations
Support the preparation of ATO (Authorization to Operate) documentation and assist with audits and continuous monitoring efforts
Maintain security documentation, audit trails, and evidence required for compliance and accreditation
Embed security into CI/CD pipelines, utilizing automation tools like Git Lab Actions and Terraform
Collaborate with developers and Dev Ops teams to enforce and implement security guardrails throughout the software development lifecycle
Required
Qualifications and Skills:
US Citizenship
Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or a related field
Proven experience in cloud security and cybersecurity, with strong understanding of AWS services and security capabilities
Experience with federal compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53)
Hands-on experience with AWS-native security tools:
Guard Duty, Cloud Trail, Security Hub, Macie, Inspector
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools:
Cloud Formation, Terraform
Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines using tools like:
Git Lab CI/CD, Terraform
Familiarity with identity and access management in AWS, including IAM roles, policies, and SSO integrations
Strong documentation and communication skills, especially for compliance and audit-related deliverables
Preferred:
AWS Security Specialty Certification or similar credentials
Experience in a cloud-first government or defense environment
Exposure to automated security testing tools and static code analysis
Why Join Light Feather?
You’ll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.
Commitment to Diversity
Light Feather is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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