Information Security Sr. Principal (Azure Security Senior Engineer)

About this role

Type of Requisition: Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications: Skills: Microsoft Azure, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Security Vulnerability Assessments Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: Information Security Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

Your Impact Join a team supporting federal civilian agencies and contribute to protecting and enabling mission‑critical systems that serve U.S. citizens.

Information System Security Officer – Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support government personnel in authorizing secure networks/applications in Azure Government Secret environments • Develop and submit A&A packages in eMASS • Configure and manage security controls, auditing, logging, vulnerability management, and CONMON activities across Microsoft Defender, Key Vault, Azure Policy, and other Azure security services • Provide guidance for SIEM/SOAR integrations (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel IL6) for monitoring, logging, and incident response • Support engineering teams in implementing remediations aligned with NIST 800‑53, DoD STIGs/SRGs, and CIS Benchmarks • Collaborate with mission owners, compliance teams, and developers to ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines • Support ATO processes by developing security documentation, gathering control evidence, and assisting with audits • Navigate federal systems through the authorization process to achieve and maintain ATO • Work closely with Program and DOC ITD IA teams to maintain required security authorizations • Develop System Security Plans (SSPs) documenting implementation of NIST 800‑53 Rev 5 and overlay controls • Coordinate with third‑party assessors for security assessments • Manage POA&Ms to address identified vulnerabilities • Ensure continuous monitoring plans meet agency requirements • Prepare authorization packages for government review • Maintain compliance through established change‑management processes • Serve as liaison between technical teams and authorizing officials • Translate security requirements into actionable technical tasks • Ensure all documentation meets federal information system requirements

Key Skills for Success • Microsoft Azure Security Stack (Sentinel, Defender, Auditing) • RMF for classified systems/applications • Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) management • Experience with GRC tools (CSAM, eMASS)

Requirements & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Security, IT, or Networking • Active Secret clearance • 5+ years of cloud security experience, including 2+ years in Azure Government or DoD environments • Strong knowledge of Azure-native security tools, IL6 data-handling, cloud networking, and architectural validation • Experience with DoD SRG/STIG/CIS Benchmarks • Hands-on experience with classified enclaves, hardened images, and enclave-to-enclave connectivity • Deep experience with auditing, logging, vulnerability management, and secure configuration management • Strong communication skills; customer-facing experience • Knowledge of Agile software development • Secret clearance required for start

Required Technical Skills: • SCAP, STIGs, patching, eMASS, and related RMF tools • Cybersecurity and A&A package development • Experience obtaining ATOs and navigating the assessment/authorization process • Experience across cybersecurity, information security, and IT security protocols and procedures

Experience: • 5 years of relevant experience ( may vary based on training, certifications, or degree ) • Cloud security experience (Azure Government) and SIPRNet exposure • Experience with internet, web, application, and network security techniques • Experience working in federal environments • Ability to work independently and remotely

Certification Requirements: • Active DoW 8570 IAT Level II/III (Security+, CISSP, CISM)

Additional Details: • Travel: Up to 10% (may vary based on customer needs) • Location: Onsite at least 3 days per week; must reside in the DMV area • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.    

Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your id

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