Azure Security Sr. Engineer

Job Title : Azure Security Sr. Engineer

Location : Washington, DC

Clearance : Secret

Job Description

Information Security Analyst 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

Required Technical Skills

Experience

Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and authentication technologies

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.

US Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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