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
