Job Description
Job Description
Employment Type : Full-Time / Contract
Overview :
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, and compliance alignment of a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) enclave in Microsoft Azure . This role is pivotal in supporting our organization's efforts to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements and ensure secure handling of CUI in line with DFARS 7012 and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
You will work cross-functionally with cybersecurity architects, cloud engineers, compliance teams, and external assessors to ensure successful delivery of a fully compliant enclave.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for building a secure CUI enclave in Azure, including execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to define and implement network isolation, identity management, and logging configurations aligned with NIST and CMMC standards.
- Drive the adoption of Azure Government or GCC High cloud services and ensure configuration aligns with compliance goals.
- Coordinate development of key compliance artifacts including System Security Plan (SSP), POA&M, and enclave boundary documentation.
- Oversee implementation of key technologies such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure AD.
- Work with internal stakeholders and external C3PAOs to prepare for CMMC assessments and audits.
- Manage project risks, schedules, and deliverables; provide regular reporting to executive stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices (Agile or hybrid), maintaining strong documentation and change control.
Required Qualifications :
5+ years of project management experience in IT, cloud, or cybersecurity projects.Proven experience managing compliance-driven cloud implementations, preferably within DoD, GovCon, or highly regulated industries.Deep understanding of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 7012.Strong familiarity with Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Government or GCC High environments.Experience managing implementation of :Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Azure networking and security controls
RBAC, MFA, and Conditional Access
SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel
Experience coordinating with security assessors, auditors, or C3PAOs.Proficiency in PM tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Project Management Certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent)Security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+)Familiarity with Microsoft Compliance Manager, Azure Blueprints, and Microsoft PurviewPrevious experience managing enclave or secure boundary projectsKnowledge of ITAR, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architecturesClearance / Citizenship :
U.S. Citizenship required