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Role Description

We are seeking an Information Assurance (IA) / Cybersecurity Engineer to support and maintain the security posture of mission systems in a DoD environment. The role focuses on implementing security controls, supporting compliance activities, and coordinating remediation across Azure and hybrid enterprise environments.

• Implement, maintain, and assess security controls for Azure and hybrid enterprise systems in accordance with organizational policies and applicable cybersecurity standards
• Support security compliance and authorization activities, including preparation, review, and maintenance of required security documentation and artifacts
• Conduct security control validation, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessment activities across systems and platforms
• Monitor system security posture and coordinate with engineering teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and findings
• Provide IA guidance during system changes, deployments, and upgrades to ensure security controls remain effective and compliant
• Support incident response and cybersecurity event handling, including analysis, containment support, and post-incident remediation activities
• Review system configurations, architectures, and operational procedures to identify security gaps and risk areas
• Collaborate with Senior Azure Systems & Platform Engineers and Azure Architects to ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs and implementations
• Assist with continuous monitoring activities, including review of security-relevant logs, alerts, and assessment results
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by providing technical input, evidence, and security expertise
• Track and manage plans of action and milestones (POA&M) and remediation efforts, as applicable
• Maintain accurate security documentation, including control implementations, assessment results, and remediation records
• Ensure compliance with DoD 8140 / DCWF qualification requirements and maintain required professional certifications and continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of cybersecurity/IA/security engineering experience (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting or securing Microsoft Azure environments
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher
• Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT-II requirements (examples include Security+, SSCP, GSEC, etc.)
• Active Secret clearance
• Maintain continuous professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced security certifications (e.g., CISSP/CISM/CAP-type credentials)
• Experience with secure cloud architecture patterns in Azure (identity, access, segmentation, logging/monitoring)
• Familiarity with RMF-style compliance workflows in regulated environments