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Title: Systems Engineer

Department: Engineer

Reports To: Project Manager

Start: ASAP

Notes: No C2C, must be US Citizen.

About Idea Entity

At Idea Entity, we transform customer pain points into insightful, scalable, agent-powered workflows — built with empathy, clarity, and speed. Our work bridges strategy and execution, helping organizations simplify complex processes and make smarter, faster decisions. We take pride in being a partner our clients can trust, delivering meaningful outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Every project we take on is driven by the shared goal of creating lasting impact for our customers and their businesses.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to design, configure, and implement secure cloud and on-premises solutions that meet CMMC control requirements. This role focuses on assessing IT environments, applying secure configurations, and supporting audit readiness through technical validation and documentation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

+ Assess and remediate cloud and on-premises IT environments to align with CMMC security controls and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

+ Design and implement secure configurations for networks, endpoints, servers, and applications.

+ Develop and maintain security policies and procedures for access control, logging, monitoring, and incident response.

+ Support evidence gathering and technical validation for internal and external audits.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are compliant, hardened, and properly documented.

+ Configure and manage Azure security services, including WAF, Shield, Security Hub, Macie, GuardDuty, KMS, and Secrets Manager.

+ Participate in vulnerability management and remediation efforts using tools such as Nessus or similar.

+ Stay current with evolving CMMC, DoD, and cybersecurity regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

+ CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security, or equivalent.

+ Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) is a plus.

+ Strong documentation and communication skills to support audit readiness and cross-team collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience in system security, cloud architecture, and infrastructure engineering.

+ Strong working knowledge of Azure, GCP, and on-premises environments.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft D365

+ Experience with secure enclave design and implementation, particularly in Microsoft GCC High or similar environments.

+ Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS compliance frameworks.

Core Values Alignment

We are looking for someone who aligns with our core values and who:

+ Acts with Customer First mindset — empathizing and building trust through service.

+ Takes initiative and Gets Stuff Done without waiting for direction.

+ Demonstrates a Strive for Excellence approach in quality and delivery.

+ Is a Growth-Through-Learning thinker, always seeking to improve.

+ Communicates as a Team-First Communicator, fostering clarity and collaboration.

Why Join Us

+ Competitive Pay

+ Competitive Health Care Plans

+ Health Savings Account (HAS)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Retirement Plan 401(k) with employer match

+ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Federal Holidays)

+ Innovative, mission-driven culture built on accountability and trust

+ Hybrid work environments

+ Collaborative teams passionate about making a real impact

+ Opportunities for continuous growth and learning

EEO Statement

At Idea Entity, our culture is centered around diversity and inclusion where our employees are valued and empowered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.