Sr. Azure Security Engineer

Sr. Azure Security Engineer

Location: Pearl Harbor, HI, US

Job ID: ATR 17868

Job Description

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.

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