Senior Systems & Security Engineer

Azure / Compliance-Driven Environments / Location: Remote | U.S.-Based Candidates Only / Employment Type: Contract | Long-Term Engagement

Overview

^{We are partnering with a client operating within a heavily regulated, security-first environment to identify a Senior Systems & Security Engineer for a long-term contract engagement. This is a stable, ongoing opportunity with consistent hours — not a short-term project.}

^{The right candidate will bring a blend of deep Azure infrastructure expertise and hands-on compliance experience and will be comfortable operating both as a technical leader and a collaborative team resource.}

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in systems and/or security engineering roles

• Practical, hands-on knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CUI/ITAR compliance requirements

• Working experience within CMMC Level 1 and/or Level 2 environments

• Strong foundation in IAM/Identity Governance and PKI/certificate lifecycle management

• Proficiency with Hybrid AD / Azure AD (Entra ID) environments

• Hands-on Azure experience; GCC High familiarity a strong plus

• Microsoft Intune administration and endpoint compliance management

• Demonstrated experience supporting audit and compliance initiatives

• Solid understanding of system hardening principles and secure configuration management

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or federal contracting sectors

• Prior involvement in CMMC or SOX assessments, including POA&M development, evidence collection, and assessor engagement

• Background supporting managed services environments with recurring, long-term client relationships

• Familiarity with COBIT and broader IT governance frameworks

Key Responsibilities

^{Security Engineering & Compliance}

• Implement and sustain security controls aligned to CMMC Level 1/2, NIST SP 800-171, and CUI/ITAR requirements

• Design and maintain PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and certificate lifecycle

• Implement and manage Identity & Access Management (IAM/IGA) solutions

• Drive continuous compliance monitoring and maintain ongoing audit readiness

• Support ITGC controls in alignment with established governance frameworks

^{Escalation & Team Leadership}

• Serve as the primary Level 3 escalation resource for complex infrastructure and security challenges

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers

• Champion operational continuity and long-term infrastructure stability

^{System Hardening & Operations}

• Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation programs

• Manage Group Policy (GPO) design, implementation, and enforcement

• Develop and maintain secure, standardized golden images

• Apply CIS/NIST hardening baselines across systems and environments

• Support secure lifecycle management from deployment through decommission

^{Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering}

• Support Active Directory / Azure AD (Entra ID) architecture, integrations, and governance

• Administer Microsoft Intune for endpoint compliance and configuration management

• Deploy and manage virtual machines and cloud services within Azure, including GCC High

• Design, maintain, and optimize infrastructure across hybrid Azure environments

Engagement Details

• Location: Fully remote; U.S.-based candidates only
• Start: Immediate / ASAP preferred
• Commitment: Long-term, ongoing engagement with consistent, predictable hours
• Schedule: Full-time equivalent expected on a regular basis