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Information Security Analyst Advisor (Azure Security) - hybrid

ASD, Inc.

Oct 24
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
IT - Security
Washington, DC (Off-Site/Hybrid)

Information Security Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:



Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within Azure Government Secret classified environments

Enforce zero trust principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity federation (e.g.,Azure AD B2B/B2C with CAC/PIV)

Configure and manage security controls such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policy, NSGs, and Private Endpoints

Automate compliance and security operations using PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates

Integrate SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel for IL6) for continuous monitoring, logging, and incident response

Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations aligned to NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs, and JSIG

Collaborate with mission owners, compliance teams, and developers to ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines

Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by generating security documentation, control evidence, and supporting audits

Navigate federal systems through the authorization process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO)

Work with the ISSO, Program and DOC ITD IA teams to maintain the necessary security authorizations

Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) documenting all implemented NIST 800-53 controls

Coordinate security assessments with third-party assessors

Manage Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for addressing identified vulnerabilities

Ensure continuous monitoring plans meet agency requirements

Prepare authorization packages for government review

Maintain ongoing compliance through change management processes

Serve as the liaison between technical teams and authorizing officials

Translate security requirements into actionable tasks

Ensure all documentation meets the rigorous standards required for federal information systems



Information Security Analyst Requirements and Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in information systems security; master's degree or equivalent professional experience in information security is preferred

Active Secret clearance

5+ years in cloud security, including 2+ in Azure Government or DoD environments

Strong knowledge of Azure-native security tools, IL6 data handling, and cloud networking

Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

Experiences with DoD SRG, FedRAMP High, JSIG, and ICD 503 compliance frameworks

Hands-on experience with classified enclaves, hardened images, and enclave-to-enclave connectivity

Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Secret Clearance to start

Knowledge of Agile software development process

Required Technical Skills:

SCAP, STIG, Patching, eMASS, and related RMF tools

Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, implementation of RMF tools and processes

Experience with gaining an ATO for systems and working the systems through the assessment and authorization process

Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic email and access-list

Excellent communication skills

Experience working in Agile software development teams

Experience with secure development, coding and engineering practices

Experience with Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Technology Security processes, protocols, and procedures.



Experience

10 years of relevant experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Experience with Cloud Security

Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and authentication technologies

Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques

Experience in Agile methodology

Experience in Jira to support development team in agile environment

Experience working in Federal or State government environments

Ability to work independently and remotely



Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM)



Travel Required: Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)

Location: On-site 3 days a week at minimum.
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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Secret
Employer
ASD, Inc.