[Remote] Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hampton North is a fast-growing cybersecurity consulting firm seeking a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer for a senior-level role. The engineer will lead the design and implementation of secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments across major cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with various frameworks while collaborating directly with client teams.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enforce automated security gates, policy-as-code checks, and compliance validation before deploymentBuild and maintain a library of secure, reusable Terraform modules that encode compliance requirements—FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC—directly into infrastructureOwn security architecture decisions across cloud deployments: IAM design, network segmentation, secrets management, logging and monitoring pipelines, and encryption controlsIdentify manual or repetitive processes and replace them with reliable, scalable automationPartner directly with client engineering and compliance teams to translate regulatory and security requirements into executable infrastructure solutionsDocument and communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersContribute to internal tooling, methodology, and standards as an early member of a growing practiceSkills3+ years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure or DevSecOps, with a focus on Terraform and reusable module creation in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)1+ year of hands-on Terraform in enterprise environments, including integration with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent)Strong cloud security fundamentals: IAM, networking, secrets management, encryption, and monitoringFamiliarity with CSPM tools such as Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Lacework, AWS Security Hub, or AWS InspectorProficiency in Python or Bash scriptingExperience securely configuring Linux operating systems including DISA STIG hardeningSolid understanding of compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC Level 2, SOC 2, etcAWS Solutions Architect Associate certification requiredAWS Solutions Architect Professional, Security Specialty, GCP, or Azure equivalentsExperience with SAST/DAST tooling (SonarQube, Snyk, Burp Suite, Tenable/Nessus, or similar)Experience with containerization, Kubernetes, and secure hardeningBenefitsBonusCompany OverviewHampton North is a Cyber Security specialist staffing firm. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in West Hartford , Connecticut, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.hamptonnorth.com.