Principal Cloud Security Engineer

LightFeather(1 month ago)

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeSenior$177,538 - $234,607 (estimated)Cloud Security

About this role

The Principal Cloud Security Engineer at LightFeather is a senior technical role focused on ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable cloud capabilities across AWS, Azure, and GCP for federal customers. The role supports platform engineering initiatives within the federal sector using DevSecOps practices to embed controls, automation, and compliance into cloud buildouts. The position is mission-focused and involves working closely with stakeholders to deliver secure, auditable cloud solutions.

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Required Skills

Cloud Security
Cloud Architecture
DevSecOps
Infrastructure As Code
Terraform
CI/CD
Automation
Threat Modeling
Secure Design
Compliance

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Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science
U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret Clearance
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
OSCP
CISSP

About LightFeather

lightfeather.io

This company is a digital product design and development agency that helps startups and enterprises build web and mobile applications. They offer end-to-end services including UX/UI design, front- and back-end engineering, product strategy, and cloud/DevOps to accelerate time-to-market. The team emphasizes user-centered design, rapid iteration, and robust technical implementation so clients get polished, scalable products. Clients choose them for cross-functional expertise, clear communication, and a track record of shipping reliable digital experiences.