Security Engineer (Cloud Security Engineer) - FedRAMP Control Implementation & Automation Support

C2 Labs is hiring a Security Engineer (Cloud Security Engineer) to support FedRAMP authorization acceleration and ongoing ConMon for defense-focused startups and companies deploying production workloads on Azure Government. You'll implement security controls, build repeatable evidence pipelines, and help make ConMon feel like an operational routine-not a monthly fire drill. What you'll do • Implement and tune cloud security controls (IAM, logging, vulnerability management, configuration baselines, incident readiness). • Configure security tooling and integrations to produce repeatable evidence for authorization and ConMon. • Support remediation and hardening workstreams, including vulnerability scan remediation support. • Help automate evidence exports / reporting inputs where feasible and keep operations sustainable post-authorization. What we're looking for • 5+ years security engineering experience, including cloud security implementation and operations. • Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and secure configuration practices. • Working familiarity with cloud logging/monitoring, IAM guardrails, encryption/key management, and incident response readiness. • Comfort scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, bash) and working with APIs/integrations. • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-engineers and support audit/assessment discussions. Nice to have • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field • Azure security experience (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel/Log Analytics, Azure Policy, PIM) and/or Azure Government experience. • Experience supporting NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP assessments, remediation, or ConMon deliverables. • Security+ / AZ-500 / CISSP or similar certifications. • Experience integrating evidence into GRC platforms (RegScale preferred). Engagement details • 1099 independent contractor (initial engagement); project-based with potential extension into ConMon operations. • Remote-first; occasional on-site support only when customer environment requires it (rare). • No clearance required; must be able to pass a standard background check and sign NDA/SOW. • Work is typically in Azure Government environments supporting FedRAMP 20X and/or legacy packages.