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Isys Technologies

<div>Minimum Clearance Required: US Citizen Responsibilities:
<div>
I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
I2X Technologies is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)</b> to support ongoing activities for a customer in Washington, DC. <b>This position will be </b><b>on-site.</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Required Experience: &omicron; Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience</li><li>
Personnel Qualifications &omicron; AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred) &omicron; AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate</li><li>
Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks.</li><li>
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53</li><li>
Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.</li><li>
Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.</li><li>
Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.</li><li>
Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)</li><li>
Self-motivated and able to work independently</li><li>
Strong attention to detail</li></ul><div></div><p><br>
The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:</p><div></div><ul><li><p><br>
Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams</p></li><li>
Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards</li><li>
Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices</li><li>
Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar</li><li>
Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls</li><li>
Develop and maintain security posture dashboards</li><li>
Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks</li><li>
Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation</li><li>
Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks.</li><li>
Develop and update AWS security configuration standards</li><li>
Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams</li><li>
Present findings and recommendations in team meetings</li><li>
Identify opportunities to automate security assessments</li><li>
Recommend security tooling improvements</li></ul>
Qualifications:<br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required</li><li>
Minimum of 6 years' experience in cybersecurity, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management with a background in system and network security engineering.</li><li>
Minimum of 6 years&rsquo; experience on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google, others).</li><li>
At least one of the following certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) etc.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Requirements:</b></p><p>
US Citizenship is required.</p><p></p><div><br>
In compliance with Colorado&rsquo;s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.</div><div></div><p><b><br>
Physical Demands:</b></p><p>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.</p><p></p><p><br>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.</p><p></p><p><br>
I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.</p></div>

Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)

<div><p>SMX is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Architect to support a federal law enforcement HR data analytics program. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based solutions that enable data analytics, reporting, and application modernization. The ideal candidate has strong AWS experience and a proven background delivering cloud solutions in secure environments. This is a full-time position requiring on-site work four days per week at a client location in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p><b>
This is a full-time position requiring on-site work four days a week at a client's office in Washington, D.C. An active Top Secret clearance is mandatory.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support cloud architecture design and implementation across AWS environments.</li>
<li>Provision, configure, and optimize cloud infrastructure and services.</li>
<li>Manage cloud services including compute, storage, networking, and IAM.</li>
<li>Partner with data engineers and developers to support data pipelines, analytics platforms, and applications.</li>
<li>Support cloud migration and modernization efforts, including scalable and container-based deployments.</li>
<li>Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud and infrastructure issues.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.</li>
<li>Support logging, monitoring, and security best practices within the cloud environment.</li>
<li>Contribute to ATO and compliance-related activities as needed.</li>
<li>Work within Agile teams to deliver solutions aligned with mission priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Skills:</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.</li>
<li>7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience designing and supporting cloud-based systems in production environments.</li>
<li>Experience with AWS core services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience with cloud networking, security, and monitoring best practices.</li>
<li>Familiarity with tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or similar platforms.</li>
<li>Ability to troubleshoot across cloud, infrastructure, and application layers.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Experience working in Agile delivery environments.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Desired Skills/Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>AWS certification (Solutions Architect, SysOps, Developer, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience supporting federal government IT systems or contracts.</li>
<li>Exposure to data platforms, data warehousing, or BI tools (Strategy, ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Power BI).</li>
<li>Experience with SQL, Python, or AWS data services (e.g., Redshift).</li>
<li>Familiarity with Kubernetes, EKS, containers, or cloud-native architectures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting ATO processes or compliance documentation.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in a related field.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b><i>
 </i></b><b><i>**</i></b><i>This position requires four days a week on site at customer location in Washington DC.</i></p>
<p><i>
 Application deadline 6-5-2026</i></p>
<p>
#LI-SA<br>
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<p>
At SMX&reg;, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.</p>
<p>
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.</p>
<p>
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p>
<p></p>
<div></div><p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p>
<p>
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).</p></div></div>

Mid-Level Cloud Engineer (5244) (Cleared & On-site)

Quzara LLC

<div><p><b>Job Title: </b>IT Project Manager (Cloud &amp; Infrastructure Delivery Focused)</p><p><b>
Pay Type</b>: SALARIED EXEMPT</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Hybrid, Washington, DC (Must Work East Coast Hours)</p><p><b>
Citizenship: </b>U.S. Citizenship (Required)</p><p><b>
Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities</b></p><p>
The IT Project Manager (Cloud &amp; Infrastructure Delivery Focus) oversees the delivery of cloud, network, and infrastructure security engineering initiatives across Quzara&rsquo;s federal and commercial environments. This role manages schedules, dependencies, risks, and reporting to support modernization efforts, coordinates technical execution among engineering teams, and ensures readiness for deployment. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills and experience with cloud and infrastructure delivery in regulated or high-availability settings, maintaining alignment with performance, availability, and continuity goals.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions of the Job</b></p><div><ul><li>
Manage cloud and infrastructure delivery projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timelines, and technical objectives.</li><li>
Coordinate with Cloud Engineers, Network Security Engineers, and Infrastructure teams to support execution of engineering workstreams.</li><li>
Develop and maintain deployment schedules, tracking milestones and ensuring readiness for implementation activities.</li><li>
Track and manage dependencies, environment readiness, and change management activities across all phases of delivery.</li><li>
Identify and manage risks related to performance, system availability, and business continuity, escalating issues as needed.</li><li>
Provide delivery-focused progress reporting, including status updates, risk summaries, and milestone tracking to stakeholders.</li><li>
Support coordination of infrastructure changes, upgrades, and modernization activities across cloud and on-prem environments.</li><li>
Ensure consistent communication and alignment between technical teams, program management, and leadership.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Marginal Functions of the Job</b></p><div><ul><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div><p><b>
Normal Work Schedule</b>:</p><p>
This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM&ndash;5:30 PM and requires flexibility to work remotely or on-site (if applicable per client RTO policies). On occasion additional hours may be necessary.</p><p><b>
Education, Training, and Experience</b></p><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>
5&ndash;8+ years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on cloud, infrastructure, or engineering delivery.</li><li>
Experience managing cloud and infrastructure modernization projects, including deployment and change coordination.</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, and infrastructure environments.</li><li>
Experience coordinating with engineering teams across cloud, network, and security domains.</li><li>
Strong understanding of project scheduling, dependency management, and change management processes.</li><li>
Ability to manage risks related to system performance, availability, and continuity.</li><li>
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.</li><li>
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to support federal contracting environments.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Preferred Certifications</b></p><div><ul><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification</li><li>
Cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)</li></ul></div><p><b>
EEO Statement</b></p><p>
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.</p></div>

IT Project Manager (Cloud & Infrastructure Delivery Focused)

Capital Consulting LLC

<div><p>Tharseo IT is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect (Cloud Architect Level 4) to lead the design and implementation of secure, enterprise-scale cloud environments supporting federal and mission-critical workloads. This role will provide architectural leadership across cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and platform engineering initiatives while guiding engineering teams through complex modernization efforts.</p><p>
The Principal Cloud Architect will work closely with technical leadership, program management, and customer stakeholders to design resilient cloud architectures that support secure, high-performance workloads. While experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is strongly preferred, candidates with significant experience across major cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure are encouraged to apply.</p><p>
This role is primarily remote within the United States, with periodic travel required to support customer engagements. Certain project phases may require onsite presence in the Boston, Massachusetts area.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the architecture and design of secure, scalable cloud environments supporting enterprise workloads</li><li>
Develop reference architectures and engineering standards for cloud infrastructure deployments</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement infrastructure automation and deployment frameworks</li><li>
Guide modernization efforts involving legacy infrastructure migration to cloud environments</li><li>
Provide architectural oversight across networking, identity management, and security controls</li><li>
Ensure cloud solutions align with federal security frameworks and best practices</li><li>
Participate in technical strategy discussions with program leadership and customer stakeholders</li><li>
Review engineering designs to ensure performance, resiliency, and operational readiness</li><li>
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to cloud engineers and systems engineers</li><li>
Support proposal development, technical planning, and architecture documentation as required</li><li>
Lead design and implementation of OCI environments using a mature Infrastructure-as-Code platform</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
12+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure or cloud engineering</li><li>
5+ years of experience designing large-scale cloud architectures</li><li>
Strong experience with cloud networking, security architecture, and infrastructure design</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading architecture efforts for complex enterprise environments</li><li>
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and federal compliance environments</li><li>
Experience designing resilient, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure platforms</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Strong expertise in Terraform and Terragrunt for infrastructure provisioning and orchestration, along with Ansible for configuration management automation</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)</li><li>
Experience supporting federal or defense-related IT programs</li><li>
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP</li><li>
Experience designing multi-region or high-availability cloud architectures</li><li>
Background supporting infrastructure modernization or cloud migration initiatives</li><li>
Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading architecture reviews</li></ul><p><b>
Work Environment</b></p><ul><li>
Remote within the United States</li><li>
Periodic travel to customer locations</li><li>
Potential onsite support in the Boston, MA area during key project phases</li></ul></div>

Cloud Architect 4

Noblis

<div>Responsibilities:
<div><b>
Position Overview</b></div><div>
The Agile and Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports multiple FAA program capabilities and segments, including future upgrades, Cloud adoption/expansion, API Management, and other emerging initiatives. This role plays a critical part in advancing cloud adoption, Agile delivery maturity, and DevSecOps transformation in alignment with the FAA&rsquo;s Automation Evolution Strategy (AES).</div><div></div><div><br>
The SME ensures that providing flight data, airspace information, and related capabilities are delivered through a secure, scalable, and cloud-integrated service-oriented architecture.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li>
Support Agile and cloud transformation initiatives across FAA Program segments, including technology upgrades and system enhancements, cloud-based solutions, and API Management</li><li>
Align capabilities and delivery practices with FAA Automation Evolution Strategy (AES) objectives</li><li>
Lead adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) across program teams</li><li>
Drive DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing, and secure code integration</li><li>
Provide guidance on cloud architecture, migration strategies, and optimization within AWS, Azure, or similar environments</li><li>
Enhance cloud-native capabilities, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance of services</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to modernize infrastructure and service delivery models</li><li>
Implement and improve service monitoring, observability, and performance management capabilities</li><li>
Support authentication, authorization, and security enhancements across platforms and services</li><li>
Facilitate cross-team coordination to ensure alignment between Agile delivery, cloud infrastructure, and mission requirements</li><li>
Identify process improvement opportunities to accelerate delivery timelines and increase operational efficiency</li><li>
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams adopting Agile, cloud, and DevSecOps practices</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 16+ years of relevant experience in API management, enterprise integration, or large-scale system modernization;</li><li><div><ul><li>
or, a Master's degree with an additional 19 years of experience;</li><li>
or, an Associates Degree with an additional 21 years of experience</li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>
Experience supporting FAA, NAS systems, or similar federal/aviation programs</li><li>
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and experience leading Agile transformations</li><li>
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures</li><li>
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks</li><li>
Knowledge of service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, and distributed systems</li><li>
Experience with system monitoring, observability tools, and performance optimization</li><li>
Understanding of authentication and security frameworks in cloud environments</li><li>
Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (3+ years U.S residency)</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications:
<ul><li>Familiarity with NAS systems, aviation data services, or air traffic management environments</li><li>
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)</li><li>
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>
Background in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)</li><li>
Certifications in Agile (CSM, SAFe), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), or DevSecOps practices</li><li>
Experience implementing advanced monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)</li><li>
PMP, ITIL, or related process and program management certifications</li></ul>
Overview:
<div><b>
Overview</b></div><div>
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation&rsquo;s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers&rsquo; most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.</div><div></div><div><br>
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Work at Noblis</b></div><div></div><div><br>
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.</div><div></div><div><br>
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.</i></div>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
<div>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</div><div></div><div><br>
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.</div><div>
EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work</div><br>
<br>
Total Rewards:
<div>
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.</div><div></div><div><br>
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis&rsquo; total compensation package.</div><br>
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Posted Salary Range: USD $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.</div>

Agile and Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Peraton

<div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ABOUT PERATON</b></h5><p>
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world&rsquo;s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we&rsquo;re keeping people around the world safe and secure.</p></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
ABOUT THE ROLE</b></h5><div><div>
Peraton is seeking a <b>Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (SME)</b> to support a federal customer&rsquo;s <b>Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC)</b>.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>Location: Washington, DC</b></div><div></div><div><br>
This individual will serve as the technical lead for SIEM operations, detection engineering, and advanced security analytics, leveraging Microsoft Sentinel and the Microsoft Defender security stack.</div><div></div><div><br>
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who can operate at both the engineering and operational levels, ensuring comprehensive monitoring, high-fidelity detection, and actionable intelligence across enterprise environments.</div><div>
This role directly supports mission-critical cybersecurity operations protecting sensitive federal data (CUI/PII/PHI/FTI) and aligns to Zero Trust and NIST-based security frameworks.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></div><div><b>
Lead Microsoft Sentinel Operations</b></div><ul><li>
Serve as the primary SME for Microsoft Sentinel, the enterprise SIEM platform
</li><li>Design, implement, and optimize analytics rules, correlation logic, and data models
</li><li>Develop advanced KQL queries, workbooks, and dashboards to support SOC operations and reporting
</li><li>Ensure all monitoring and analytics align to the Microsoft Sentinel data model
</li></ul><div><b>Drive Detection Engineering &amp; Threat Analytics</b></div><ul><li>
Lead development and continuous tuning of MITRE ATT&amp;CK-aligned detection use cases
</li><li>Implement cross-domain correlation logic spanning identity, endpoint, network, and cloud telemetry
</li><li>Perform and guide proactive threat hunting activities
</li><li>Continuously improve detection capabilities based on:
</li><ul><li>Threat intelligence
</li><li>Incident response findings
</li><li>Red team and assessment results
</li></ul></ul><div><b>Integrate and Optimize Microsoft Security Stack</b></div><ul><li>
Leverage and optimize:
</li><ul><li>Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) for endpoint visibility
</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) for Active Directory and identity monitoring
</li></ul><li>Ensure all Defender telemetry is:
</li><ul><li>Properly ingested into Sentinel
</li><li>Actively monitored and correlated
</li><li>Optimized for detection and response
</li></ul></ul><div><b>Engineer Multi-Source Log Ingestion &amp; Normalization</b></div><ul><li>
Lead ingestion and integration of non-Microsoft data sources, including:
</li><ul><li>AWS CloudTrail and VPC Flow Logs
</li><li>Proofpoint email security logs
</li><li>Veeam backup logs
</li><li>Checkpoint and Cisco network/security logs
</li><li>iBoss proxy logs
</li><li>VPN and remote access logs
</li></ul><li>Ensure all telemetry is:
</li><ul><li>Normalized to Sentinel schema</li><li>
Aligned for cross-plane correlation
</li><li>Optimized for detection engineering and threat hunting
</li></ul></ul><div><b>Ensure Data Integrity &amp; Pipeline Health</b></div><ul><li>
Oversee ingestion pipelines to ensure:
</li><ul><li>Log integrity and completeness</li><li>
Accurate timestamping and synchronization
</li><li>Proper schema mapping and field normalization
</li></ul><li>Monitor ingestion health to identify:
</li><ul><li>Dropped or malformed logs
</li><li>Latency or ingestion failures
</li></ul><li>Configure and manage log routing tools (e.g., Cribl), ensuring:
</li><ul><li>No data loss
</li><li>Preservation of original log fidelity
</li></ul></ul><div><b>Enable Cross-Plane Security Visibility</b></div><ul><li>
Implement and maintain end-to-end visibility across:
</li><ul><li>Identity
</li><li>Endpoint
</li><li>Network
</li><li>Cloud
</li></ul><li>Develop correlation strategies that:
</li><ul><li>Map to MITRE ATT&amp;CK techniques
</li><li>Support advanced threat detection
</li><li>Enable full attack path analysis
</li></ul></ul><div><b>Deliver Operational Reporting &amp; Dashboards</b></div><ul><li>
Build and maintain real-time dashboards and automated reporting within Sentinel
</li><li>Provide visibility into:
</li><ul><li>Detection performance (MTTD/MTTR)
</li><li>Log ingestion health
</li><li>Threat trends and risk posture
</li></ul><li>Support delivery of:
</li><ul><li>Operational SOC reporting
</li><li>Executive-level insights
</li><li>Compliance and audit artifacts
</li></ul></ul><div><b>Mentor and Lead Technical Teams</b></div><ul><li>
Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for SOC analysts (Tier I&ndash;III)
</li><li>Provide guidance on:
</li><ul><li>Detection strategy
</li><li>Log onboarding
</li><li>Security architecture improvements
</li></ul><li>Collaborate with:
</li><ul><li>Incident Response teams
</li><li>Cloud and infrastructure teams</li><li>
Government stakeholders</li></ul></ul></div></div><div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></h5><div><div><b>
Required:</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Education &amp; Experience:
</b></div><ul><li>Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including:<ul><li>
5+ years in SOC, SIEM, or detection engineering roles
</li><li>3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel
</li></ul></li><li><b>Technical Skills</b><ul><li>
Deep expertise in:
<ul><li>Microsoft Sentinel (analytics, KQL, data models)
</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI)
</li></ul></li><li>Strong experience with:
<ul><li>Log ingestion, normalization, and schema mapping
</li><li>Multi-source telemetry integration (cloud, network, endpoint)
</li><li>AWS logging (CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs)
</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of:
<ul><li>MITRE ATT&amp;CK framework
</li><li>SIEM/XDR integration
</li><li>Log routing tools (e.g., Cribl, Logstash, Fluentd)</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><b>
U.S citizenship required</b></li><li><b>
Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred:</b></div><ul><li>
Relevant certifications:
</li><ul><li>CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, or equivalent
</li><li>Microsoft Security certifications (Sentinel, Defender)
</li><li>AWS Security certifications
</li><li>Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPM) where applicable
</li></ul><li>Experience supporting:
</li><ul><li>Federal civilian agencies
</li><li>NIST-based frameworks (800-53, 800-61, 800-92)
</li><li>Zero Trust architectures
</li></ul></ul><div><b>What Sets You Apart</b></div><ul><li>
Ability to operate as both a <b>hands-on engineer and strategic technical leader</b>
</li><li>Experience building <b>detection capabilities from the ground up</b>
</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>identity-centric security and Zero Trust principles</b>
</li><li>Proven ability to <b>optimize security operations for efficiency and cost</b></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
DETAILS</b></h5><div><p>
<b>Target Salary Range:</b> $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual&rsquo;s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
</p></div><div><p>
<b>Benefits Statement:</b> Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
</p></div><div><p>
<b>Application Statement:</b> The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
</p></div><p><b>
EEO:</b> Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.</p></div></div><div></div>

SENIOR CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER (SME)

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC)

<div><p>Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions&mdash;creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.</p><p>
Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth&mdash;turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.</p><p></p><p>
The Client Services Specialist or CS Specialist is part of an Implementation consulting team of associates supporting Candescent &rsquo;s suite of hosted banking related solutions. The Candescent solution operates on several technology stacks and utilize technologies such as Kubernetes, Windows, Linux, Postgres, SQL and Oracle databases and are hosted in the cloud (GCP and AWS).</p><p></p><p>
The CS Specialist is required to review with the client their business needs and to gather application requirements, provide training on the operation of the Candescent Digital First Banking solutions and provide technical assistance in a very active and dynamic role. This role will require you to take ownership of the business consulting, requirements gathering and training part of the project and the ability to produce successful results for both Candescent and our customers.
</p><p></p><p>The CS Specialist will be directly responsible to the customer satisfaction as it relates to the delivery aspects of assigned projects. The ability to properly communicate and set customer expectations, deliver on commitments, and manage through multiple high-priority issues simultaneously is critical. The consultant will be expected to help with presale activities including assisting with defining effort to support pricing and talking to customers and/or account teams as needed.</p><p>
Required Qualifications:</p><ul><li><p>
Must have worked or experience within the financial institution or the fintech industry.</p></li><li><p>
Must have excellent communications skills; the majority of the job is performed on MS Teams, sometime audio and sometimes video.</p></li><li><p>
Must have the desire to train the customer in aspects of the solution and supporting the customer during the execution of their test plans, as well as the early production periods to ensure that all systems are functioning properly.</p></li><li><p>
Must have good organizational and documenting skills for all types of communications, installations, troubleshooting and interactions for all engagements with customers and partners.</p></li><li><p>
Must be able to gather information for implementation requirements at the start of a project, while assisting customers to identify gaps and find solutions that meet their needs. Documenting the customer&rsquo;s system configuration to ensure the customer and Candescent Software Support Services team has the information needed for long term support.</p></li><li><p>
Must be a team player and enjoy working within a team structure.</p></li><li><p>
Should have worked in a financial institution item processing or balancing environment.</p></li><li><p>
Should have the conversational understanding of cloud solutions, Google Cloud, VPN&rsquo;s, web connections and certificates, to consult with customers in a confident manner.</p></li><li><p>
Should exhibit leadership qualities to provide direction and insight to both team members and customers for complex and time constrained issues.</p></li><li><p>
Willing to assist with issue analysis and resolution and system performance testing.</p></li><li><p>
Willing to adapt and learn new technologies, to meet product and customer needs.</p></li><li><p>
Willing to participate in after-hours upgrades and system maintenance on occasion</p></li><li><p>
Willing to work with a geographically dispersed team, handle periods of high pressure, and manage multiple high priority tasks while meeting customer expectations</p></li><li><p>
Travel will be required throughout the US and Canada, on occasion.</p></li></ul><p>
Work history and/or education requirements:</p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a Business Discipline or equivalent work experience is required.</p></li><li><p>
3+ years working experience with financial institution or the fintech industry.</p></li><li><p>
3+ years working item processing and banking back office balancing</p></li><li><p>
Experienced in system administration and/or Production IT support.</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency in Microsoft Business Suite: Powerpoint, Word, Excel Teams</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Statement to Third Party Agencies</b><br>
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.</p></div>

Client Solutions Consultant

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