Sr. Azure Security Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Azure Security Engineer

Location: Washington D.C. - Hybrid Remote

Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance

Job Description:

Sr. Azure Security Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within
  
  

Azure Government Secret classified environments

• Enforce zero trust principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and
  
  

identity federation (e.g.,Azure AD B2B/B2C with CAC/PIV)

• Configure and manage security controls such as Microsoft Defender
  
  

for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policy, NSGs, and Private Endpoints

• Automate compliance and security operations using PowerShell,
  
  

Terraform, or ARM templates

• Integrate SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel for IL6) for
  
  

continuous monitoring, logging, and incident response

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations aligned
  
  

to NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs, and JSIG

• Collaborate with mission owners, compliance teams, and developers to
  
  

ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines

• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by generating security
  
  

documentation, control evidence, and supporting audits

• Navigate federal systems through the authorization process to
  
  

achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Work with the ISSO, Program and DOC ITD IA teams to maintain the
  
  

necessary security authorizations

• Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) documenting all
  
  

implemented NIST 800-53 controls

• Coordinate security assessments with third-party assessors
• Manage Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for addressing
  
  

identified vulnerabilities

• Ensure continuous monitoring plans meet agency requirements
• Prepare authorization packages for government review
• Maintain ongoing compliance through change management processes
• Serve as the liaison between technical teams and authorizing
  
  

officials

• Translate security requirements into actionable tasks
• Ensure all documentation meets the rigorous standards required for
  
  

federal information systems

Information Security Analyst Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in information systems security; master''s degree
  
  

or equivalent professional experience in information security is

Preferred

• Active Secret clearance
• 5 years in cloud security, including 2 in Azure Government or DoD
  
  

environments

• Strong knowledge of Azure-native security tools, IL6 data handling,
  
  

and cloud networking

• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and
  
  

Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

• Experiences with DoD SRG, FedRAMP High, JSIG, and ICD 503 compliance
  
  

frameworks

• Hands-on experience with classified enclaves, hardened images, and
  
  

enclave-to-enclave connectivity

• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture
  
  

processes and trends

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Secret Clearance to start
• Knowledge of Agile software development process
  
  

Required Technical Skills:

• SCAP, STIG, Patching, eMASS, and related RMF tools
• Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, implementation of RMF tools
  
  

and processes

• Experience with gaining an ATO for systems and working the systems
  
  

through the assessment and authorization process

• Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and
  
  

understanding of security related technologies including encryption,

IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic email

and access-list

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in Agile software development teams
• Experience with secure development, coding and engineering practices
• Experience with Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information
  
  

Technology Security processes, protocols, and procedures.

Experience

• 10 years of relevant experience
• * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or
  
  

degree

• Experience with Cloud Security
• Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and
  
  

authentication technologies

• Experience working with internet, web, application and network
  
  

security techniques

• Experience in Agile methodology
• Experience in Jira to support development team in agile environment
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely
  
  

Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security ,

CISSP, CISM)

Travel Required: Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon

customer request)

Location: On-site 3 days a week at minimum.