Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required
Skills
ARM
Active Directory
Agile
CISSP
Cloud Security
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Cyber Security
DevOps
FOCUS
GitHub
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
IT Security
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Multi-factor Authentication
PIM
RBAC
Regulatory Compliance
Responsive Design
Risk Assessment
SIEM
Scripting
Scrum
Security Architecture
Security+
Software Development
Threat Modeling
Virtual Private Network
Vulnerability Management
Windows PowerShell
Workflow
Job Details
Job/Title : Cybersecurity Engineer
Work Arrangement: Remote
Interview Type: Webcam interview only
Rate: $60/hr.
Due Date: 5/19/2025
Please submit candidates only from VA, MD, NC drivable distance to Richmond VA for in person meetings as required.
Along with the latest updated resume, please submit DL, Educational degree certificate, required certifications mentioned below and immigration document like H1B copy, US passport if the candidate is a .
The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking an Azure Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Engineer 3) with minimum 5 years experience to work with an existing software development team.
You will be working with our more established contractors and staff to focus on several web and Windows applications used both by internal ELECT staff and constituents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The candidate will need expertise in all aspects of IT security and cloud security and experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Candidates will need to have extensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices, industry security standards, and regulatory standards. A bachelor s degree and/or applicable recognized industry certifications are required and will help you stand out in this position.
ELECT uses mobile and responsive design practices, so a familiarity with these methodologies would be a plus.
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience | Candidate Response in years only |
5+ years in IT security or cloud security roles required. | Required | 5 | Years | |
3+ years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments | Required | 3 | Years | |
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent work experience required. | Required | 5 | Years | |
Relevant certifications (MS Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM | Required | 5 | Years | |
Experience with Azure Security Services (Azure Defender, MS Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy and Blueprints, Azure Security Center) required. | Required | 5 | Years | |
Experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD), including conditional access, MFA, and identity protection required. | Required | 5 | Years | |
Extensive knowledge of PIM and RBAC required | Required | 5 | Years | |
Experience with NSGs, ASGs, VPN, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity security required | Required | 5 | Years | |
Ability to implement and monitor compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc. is required | Required | 5 | Years | |
Extensive knowledge of threat modeling and vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR tuning and response workflows, and security alert triage and forensics | Required | 5 | Years | |
Ability to perform scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform | Required | 5 | Years | |
Ability to perform integration with CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) | Required | 5 | Years | |
Ability to create and deliver security architecture reports and documentation | Required | 5 | Years | |
Experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies | Required | 5 | Years |
Questions | Candidate Response | |
Question 1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? | |
Question 2 | Please list candidate's email address. | |
Question 3 | What City and state is your candidate currently located? | |
Question 4 | If your candidate was submitted to Elect - Cybersecurity Engineer 3 (762338) they will not be considered for this req. |
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