Azure Administrator with Security Clearance

SteelGate LLC; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

SteelGate LLC is seeking an experienced Azure Administrator to lead secure cloud infrastructure in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on architecting and operating GCC High Azure Government enclaves, implementing zero-trust IAM, and enforcing DoD/NIST controls.

You will automate deployments with IaC, monitor security posture with Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel, and drive continuous hardening across cloud environments. Requires DoD Secret clearance and AZ-104/SC-100-like certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure environments, including GCC High/USGov tenancy configurations.
• Experience managing Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Key Vault, and Azure Networking.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Bicep/ARM or Terraform for IaC.
• Certifications: AZ-104 or SC-100/AZ-500; DoD 8140/8570 baseline; DoD Secret clearance.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to clear Tier 3/NAC background instincts.

Responsibilities

• Secure Azure Enclave Deployment: Build, configure, and maintain GCC High environments, VNets, and identity boundaries.
• IAM: Manage Entra ID, conditional access, RBAC, MFA, and PIM.
• Network & boundary security: NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute/VPN, VNet peering, WAF.
• IaC & Automation: Develop Terraform/Bicep/ARM templates for repeatable deployments.
• NIST 800-171 mapping to CMMC Level 2 controls.
• Logging & monitoring: Centralized log management with Azure Monitor & Sentinel.
• Vulnerability management: Patch management, backups, and host hardening.
• Produce artifacts for C3PAO assessment.

Skills

Azure administration

Entra ID management

Azure security

PowerShell / Azure CLI

Bicep/ARM or Terraform

DoD clearance

AVD

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Cloud

Intune/MDE

Education

AZ-104

SC-100/AZ-500

DoD 8140 / 8570

Secret clearance

Job description

Azure Administrator Full Time | Augusta, GA | Secret Clearance Required SteelGate LLC is seeking an experienced Azure / Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to join our engineering team in Augusta, GA. In this role, you will be a primary builder and operator of SteelGate’s secure cloud footprint, focusing on architecting, deploying, and maintaining high-assurance Azure Government (USGov / GCC High) enclaves designed to meet Department of Defense (DoD) CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance standards. You will collaborate closely with system architects, compliance leads, and security engineering to build out compliant hosting enclaves, automate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments, implement zero-trust identity and access controls, and enforce strict continuous monitoring controls across our cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure Azure Enclave Deployment: Build, configure, and maintain isolated Azure Government (GCC High) environments, resource groups, virtual networks (VNets), and identity boundaries supporting CMMC Level 2 workloads.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Provision and manage Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID (GCC High), conditional access policies, role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged identity management (PIM).
• Network & Boundary Security: Configure and maintain network security groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute/VPN tunnels, hub-and-spoke VNet peering, and web application firewalls (WAF) aligned with NIST boundary protection requirements.
• Automation & IaC: Develop and maintain Bicep, ARM, or Terraform templates to ensure standard, repeatable, and audited cloud infrastructure deployments.
• NIST SP 800-171 Control Implementation: Directly configure Azure technical controls mapping to CMMC Level 2 practices (Access Control, Identification & Authentication, Configuration Management, System & Communications Protection, System & Information Integrity).
• Logging & Monitoring: Implement and manage centralized log aggregation using Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) to ensure audit log generation, retention, and alerting.
• Vulnerability Management & Patching: Manage image baseline maintenance, automated OS patch management (Azure Update Manager), soft-delete/backup policies (Azure Backup / Site Recovery), and host-level endpoint hardening.
• Artifact Generation: Produce dynamic operational artifacts, topology diagrams, and configuration management baselines required for C3PAO assessment evidence packages. Required Qualifications
• Cloud Platform Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure environments, with direct experience handling Azure Government GCC High / USGov tenant configurations.
• Infrastructure & Security: Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure Storage Security, Key Vault, and Azure Networking.
• IaC & Scripting: Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Bicep/ARM or Terraform for configuration automation. Certifications:
• U.S. Citizenship: Mandatory per CMMC / FedRAMP High data sovereignty requirements.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) / AZ-500.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 Baseline Certification
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to clear a Tier 3 / NAC background investigation. Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience implementing controls for NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, or FedRAMP Moderate/High.
• Experience building virtual desktop infrastructure AVD enclaves for Secure Resource Access / Secure enclave environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Intune/MDE within a GCC High environment.
• Knowledge of CMMC External Service Provider (ESP) architecture and tenant isolation models. Job Types: Full-Time , Hybrid Salary: $120,0000 - $150,000 Schedule: Monday-Friday Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance STEELGATE LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that prides itself in hiring top-level Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) proven to exceed deliverable expectations. STEELGATE LLC is focused on solving the hard problems facing our government and commercial clients. Our success lies in blending together relevant domain/functional knowledge with deep expertise in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Defensive Cyber Operations, cloud-based DevSecOps, Data Analytics & AI, Acquisition and Acquisition Management, and more. STEELGATE LLC has a positive, inclusive workplace environment where all team members and partners work towards mutual success. We have established a reliable reach-back program whereas all SMEs are available to support, advise and directly complete mission deliverables when necessary. STEELGATE LLC has a worldwide reputation as a valued and trustworthy partner. Our can-do attitude and willingness to support any mission requirement sets us apart from other small business organizations. Find out more about STEELGATE LLC @ www.steelgatellc.com. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.