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Sr. Systems Security Engineer

vertalents • Remote - United States

No Relocation

Posted: May 12, 2026

Job Description

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

 

 

Additional Content

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

 

 

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