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Azure Security Sr. Engineer

Job ID: ATR 17715

Job Description

Job Title: Azure Security Sr. Engineer

Clearance:Secret

Job Description:

Information Security Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

- Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures withinAzureGovernment 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 usingPowerShell, 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)

US Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

[ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability]

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