Principal Cloud Engineer

 

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

 

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

 

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

· 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

· 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

 

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.

 

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.