Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Windows/Azure)

Core4ce is seeking a seasoned IT professional with senior-level Windows and Microsoft Azure experience to support enterprise cybersecurity accreditation, identity management, and cloud security engineering efforts. The successful candidate will lead security engineering efforts across Azure and hybrid Windows environments, manage enterprise identity and access management solutions, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead security engineering efforts across Azure and hybrid Windows environments
• Oversee and support cybersecurity accreditation activities for AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure environments
• Manage and engineer enterprise identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including Azure AD / Entra ID, RBAC, conditional access, privileged access, and federation
• Design and implement secure Windows Server configurations in compliance with DoD STIGs and RMF requirements
• Support enterprise accreditation compliance across 10,000+ servers, including vulnerability remediation tracking and documentation within DoD systems (eMASS)
• Develop and implement information security policies and technical safeguards aligned to DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Engineer automation solutions using scripting tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, etc.) to improve repeatability, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Support containerized and Kubernetes-based workloads from a security and access control perspective
• Participate in audits, security reviews, and incident response activities as required
• Coordinate across infrastructure, platform, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security requirements are fully understood and implemented
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth

Requirements:

• 4–5+ years senior-level experience in Windows Server administration and Microsoft Azure engineering within enterprise environments
• Demonstrated Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience (Azure AD/Entra ID, AD DS, RBAC, privileged access management, federation, SSO, MFA, conditional access policies)
• Proven Security Engineering experience in cloud and hybrid environments, including control implementation, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration management
• Experience supporting DoD RMF processes and ATO lifecycle activities
• Strong scripting and automation experience (PowerShell required; Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools preferred)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and remediation workflows
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Azure or Cloud certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-300, AWS Security Specialty, etc.)
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+, CEH, etc.)
• Former military or prior experience supporting DoD programs
• Experience with Kubernetes and container security
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter and enterprise virtualization platforms
• Experience supporting large-scale healthcare or mission-critical environments