Azure Cyber Engineer

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Microsoft Azure SIPRNet environments.\n
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.\n
• Operate, configure and maintain various compliance tools/services including ACAS/Nessus scanners; Microsoft Defender; Microsoft Sentinel data connectors to detect misconfigurations and threats; and other Cloud Native Services. \n
• Monitor and query various logging and event monitoring tools/services including Azure Monitor; Log Analytics Workspaces; Network Watcher; and other Cloud Native Services. \n
• Document technical mitigation details, compile raw scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).\n
• Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.\n
• Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.\n
• Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities.\n
• Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.\n
• Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.\n
• Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.\n
• Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials\n
• Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes\n
• Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment \n

• Bachelors and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent experience. \n
• Must have 6+ years of relevant experience supporting cloud-hosted systems and/or applications.\n
• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.\n
• U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements.\n
• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent)\n
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or equivalent\n
• ACAS Certified - Operator and Supervisor\n
• Hands-on experience with KQL, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, and DISA STIGs\n, * Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1\n
• Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.\n
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture\n
• Linux (RHEL) and/or Microsoft Windows Server administration certifications\n
• Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)\n

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Senior Azure Cyber Engineer supporting Azure cloud environments. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.