Security Authority to Operate; ATO-Tools​/AZURE-IL​/IL- DC Metro Area

Information Security Analyst Advisor (Azure Security Senior Engineers) DC Metro Area Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the wellbeing of U.S. citizens.

We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as an Information Security Analyst Advisor
. We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Azure Government Secret Cloud Security Engineers to architect, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions in compliance with DoD IL6, Fed Ramp High and related cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure Gov cloud services, strong scripting and automation skills, and a proven track record of securing mission‑critical workloads in classified environments.

This position will be responsible for implementing and monitoring necessary security controls to receive and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) along with tracking and maintaining certification information databases, websites and tools to ensure that networks, systems and devices are properly documented and managed from a security perspective. As part of our Cyber Security Team, you will be joining an Agile Team utilizing multiple Scrum Teams to support the complex systems governing and facilitating our customer business operations, making recommendations, and implementing changes to increase efficiency and support overall application objectives.

You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure.

• Ensure security policies and procedures are implemented
• Identifying corrective actions/mitigation strategies to achieve/sustain RMF compliance
• Review of virus detection software to ensure compliance
• Review and analyze system implementation plans
• Advising system owners and stakeholders on new deployments and advanced cyber security techniques

• 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 Power Shell, 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 Dev Sec Ops  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

• 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,…