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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engagement Architect - Cloud Architecture (FedRAMP) - **Company:** Coalfire Systems, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $149,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Digital Architecture, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9f34340aa58ff5f ## About the Role * BS or above in a related Information Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience * 8+ years in cloud engineering or architecture, including 3+ years leading technical delivery for external clients * Experience leading FedRAMP builds or authorizations-or equivalent depth in another regulated cloud regime (DoD impact levels, StateRAMP, PCI, HIPAA) * Hands-on skill across infrastructure-as-code, identity and access management, logging and monitoring, and cloud networking on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Strong client-facing communication-able to explain an architecture decision to an engineer, a project sponsor, or an assessor * Sound judgment about scope, risk, and when to escalate * Excellent 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 REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: * Professional-level certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP Bonus Points: * Familiarity with FedRAMP 20x, Key Security Indicators (KSIs), and machine-readable compliance artifacts (OSCAL or JSON) * Experience with productized or fixed-price delivery models * Relevant certifications such as cloud platform professional/security certifications or CISSP * Familiarity with configuration baseline standards such as CIS Benchmarks & DISA STIG * Familiarity with frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, HITRUST, or PCI ## Description Coalfire builds and operates FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments for software companies entering the federal market. We're looking for an Engagement Architect to serve as the technical owner of a client engagement-taking a signed contract and carrying it through architecture build, security control implementation, and a verified transition into managed operations. You'll own active engagements: deep enough to be accountable for every technical outcome, focused enough to do it well. 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., * Own client engagements end-to-end: from contract signature through environment build, control implementation, automated evidence pipelines, and handoff to managed operations. * Instantiate Coalfire's reference architecture for the contracted certification level and cloud platform, adapting it to the client's application and boundary. * Lead implementation of security controls and the automation that continuously validates them-the evidence a modern FedRAMP certification runs on. * Coordinate Coalfire's engineering teams as they deploy their capabilities (identity, monitoring, change management, and more) into your engagement. * Drive the build through defined quality gates, with a clean, measurable transition to operations-every in-scope control implemented, validated, and stable. * Serve as the client's primary technical counterpart: run technical working sessions, manage milestones and risks, and keep scope honest. * Document architecture decisions and feed lessons from each build back into Coalfire's standards. ## Related Videos - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [A practical guide to writing secure Dockerfiles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/109-a-practical-guide-to-writing-secure-dockerfiles) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [OPA for the cloud natives](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/713-opa-for-the-cloud-natives) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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