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Position: Senior Security Engineer (Azure Cloud) This range is provided by Seneca Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $65.00/yr - $75.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Seneca Resources Lead - Recruitment & Delivery at Seneca Resources Job Title: Senior Security Engineer (Azure Cloud Security) Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid - On-site 3 days a week at minimum) Terms: Contract to Hire 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 Power Shell, 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 Dev Sec Ops 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 • 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 (Power Shell, 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 • 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…

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