Job description

You are a hands‑on cloud security architect who leads discovery, designs CMMC Level 2–aligned solutions, produces HLD/LLD and implementation plans, and guides delivery teams through build/migrate/hardening in Azure Government and Microsoft 365 GCC High. You’ll map NIST 800‑171/172 practices to Microsoft controls, accelerate time‑to‑audit‑ready, and create repeatable patterns our delivery and managed‑services teams can run at scale. Responsibilities Pre‑sales & Solutioning • Lead technical discovery/workshops; translate business, compliance, and risk needs into secure cloud designs. • Produce solution artifacts (HLD/LLD, diagrams, LOE inputs) and shape SOWs with Sales, ensuring delivery feasibility and margin. • Package enablement offers that cleanly hand off to managed services with clear acceptance criteria and runbooks. Security & Compliance Architecture (Azure Gov / GCC High) • Design CMMC L2 control implementations across Identity, Device, Data, and Threat: • Identity/Access: Microsoft Entra ID (PIM, Conditional Access, MFA), Entra Connect/Cloud Sync, privileged access workstations. • Endpoint/Device: Intune baselines, compliance/hardening, BitLocker, updates. • Data Protection: Microsoft Purview (labels, DLP, Insider Risk), CUI scoping and data‑flow mapping. • Threat: Microsoft Defender (Endpoint/Identity/Office/Cloud), Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), KQL analytics, playbooks. • Cloud Platform: Azure Gov landing zones, Policy/Blueprint equivalents, Key Vault, Private Link, segmentation, logging/monitoring, BCDR. • Define CUI boundary controls and evidence capture to support audit‑ready operations. Delivery Leadership & Handoffs • Create build/runbooks and validation procedures; coach engineers during implementation. • Contribute to SSP/POA&M inputs with GRC partners; ensure evidence is automated and durable. • Transition finished solutions into Managed Services (SLAs/OLAs, monitors, alerts, dashboards, knowledge transfer). Automation & Operationalization • Use PowerShell, Bicep/Terraform, Logic Apps/Power Automate—and when helpful, API integrators (e.g., n8n, Rewst)—to reduce toil and automate evidence/control checks. • Provide requirements to platform/automation teams for multi‑tenant patterns. Required Qualifications • 7+ years designing and implementing Microsoft cloud security solutions. • Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender (Endpoint/Identity/Office/Cloud), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, and core Azure security services. • Strong documentation skills (HLD/LLD, diagrams, build guides) and executive‑level communication. • Proficiency with PowerShell and at least one IaC/automation tool (Bicep/Terraform, Logic Apps/Power Automate). • Experience with Azure Government or Microsoft 365 GCC High (deep in one, able to ramp quickly on the other). • Education: College degree preferred, not required. Preferred (Nice to Have) • Hands‑on experience mapping and implementing CMMC Level 2 (or NIST 800‑171) technical controls in Microsoft cloud. • Experience in DIB or public‑sector environments • Prior GCC High migrations/tenant separations; knowledge of Microsoft GCC High Licensing and Microsoft NCE basics. • Familiarity with PSA/RMM concepts for clean managed‑services handoffs. • Certifications: SC‑100, AZ‑500, one or more of SC‑200/300/400, AZ‑104/AZ‑305, MS‑102; security/CMMC credentials (e.g., CCP, CISSP). • Contributions to SSP/POA&M and audit preparation with assessors. Compensation & benefits • Competitive executive compensation (base + performance bonus + stock options after first year). • Comprehensive benefits (medical, retirement, PTO, professional development). • Mission‑driven work that directly strengthens the national security supply chain.

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