General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an Azure Cybersecurity Analyst to implement, manage, and continuously improve security operations for a FedRAMP Moderate and HIPAA-compliant Azure environment. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the Cybersecurity Architect and Healthcare Enterprise Architect to operationalize the security architecture, perform monitoring and remediation, and maintain compliance through active defense and control validation.
What You'll Do
- Operate and maintain Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR, including rule tuning, analytics, and incident response playbooks.
- Monitor and respond to alerts from Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity, ensuring timely containment and remediation.
- Conduct continuous security posture assessment, monitoring compliance drift against FedRAMP controls.
- Correlate and investigate security events using Sentinel, Defender, and Azure Monitor logs.
- Execute vulnerability scanning, remediation, and patch validation using Defender and integrated tools.
- Track and manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items, ensuring timely closure and evidence documentation.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate vulnerabilities in VMs, containers, applications, and data pipelines.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures to reduce recurring findings.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Private Endpoints, and Application Gateway WAF for boundary protection.
- Implement and maintain network segmentation, Zero Trust access, and secure routing between environments.
- Review and optimize firewall rules and network security policies for least privilege and compliance alignment.
- Support the Cybersecurity Architect in evidence gathering for FedRAMP and HIPAA control validation.
- Enforce Azure Policy, Defender recommendations, and Purview governance rules for compliance.
- Automate recurring security tasks via PowerShell, Logic Apps, or Azure Automation Runbooks.
- Maintain documentation, including SOPs, security baselines, and incident response procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Azure Security Engineer, Administrator, or SOC Analyst (additional years of experience can be in lieu of a degree).
- Deep experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Azure Firewall.
- Proven experience managing POA&M processes, vulnerability scanning, and remediation tracking.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, NSGs, private endpoints, and firewall rulesets.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, HIPAA, and NIST 800-53 frameworks.
- Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and access controls.
Nice to Have
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (strongly preferred).
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate.
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CCSP certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk).
- Experience integrating Sentinel with Logic Apps or Azure Automation for SOAR response.
- Familiarity with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for secure configuration automation.
- Background in healthcare or federal security operations.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Azure Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Azure Firewall
- Azure Monitor
- Microsoft Purview
- PowerShell
- Logic Apps
- Azure Automation Runbooks
- Terraform
- Bicep
- ARM templates
Team & Environment
You will work closely with the Cybersecurity Architect and Healthcare Enterprise Architect to operationalize security architecture and maintain compliance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $74,800 - $101,200
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- 15 days of paid leave per calendar year (prorated)
- 10 paid holidays per year (prorated)
- Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours in a rolling 12 month period
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in any location.
General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a safer, smarter world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
