Randstad Digital Americas · 4 hours ago
Senior Azure Security Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)
Marietta, GA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expRandstad Digital Americas is seeking a high-caliber Senior Azure Security Engineer to join the FTPS program, which supports millions of citizens and processes billions of dollars for the federal government. This hands-on role will involve building, deploying, and integrating security capabilities within an Agile environment, focusing on securing a mission-critical Azure Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Spend 80% of your time building, deploying, and integrating application systems, infrastructure security, and capabilities within the cloud
Set up, configure, and manage end-to-end security for Azure Cloud regions, including the implementation of Zero-Trust models and Defense-in-Depth strategies
Manage Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Multi-tenant Organizations (MTO), and conditional access policies
Conduct threat analysis and vulnerability testing specifically related to Azure systems
Utilize Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel (SIEM) for continuous diagnostics, mitigation, alerting, and audit trails
Operate within Azure DevOps to manage epics, features, and stories while maintaining CI/CD pipelines and software scanning
Maintain FISMA and FedRAMP compliance for government information systems while managing encryption and securing data at rest and in transit
Actively participate in team cross-training and collaboration to ensure redundant coverage across all cloud disciplines
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of 'heads-down' engineering experience specifically in cloud environments
5+ years of security-related experience in a commercial or government Azure environment, including experience with Windows and Linux security domains
Strong preference for Azure experience, particularly within GCC High or GoCloud environments
Experience with AWS or Google Cloud is acceptable if technical concepts are transferable
Deep knowledge of Entra ID, Lighthouse, and Key Vault
Direct experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel
Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies
At least 1-2 cloud-specific certifications are required (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, AZ-900, CISSP, CCSP, or CCSK)
Must be able to clear a federal background check (7-year lookback); candidates must not have significant credit issues, active collections, or legal indictments
Preferred
Experience with third-party tools like CrowdStrike Falcon is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Life insurance offerings
Short-term disability
401K plan
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Graig Paglieri
CEO, Randstad Digital Americas
Pascal de Hesselle
SVP, Executive Client Partner - Technology, Media & Telecom
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