IT Lead Engineer (Azure & Compliance) - Remote (WFH)

Cognitive is an IT and software engineering services company dedicated to elevating the quality, speed and delivery of today’s US government healthcare programs. With a wealth of clinical expertise and hands-on experience, our team understands the significant challenges our government clients, and their customers, face every day. This real-world experience equips us to develop IT solutions that seamlessly connect all facets of healthcare delivery. At Cognitive, we’re guiding government agencies to the forefront of technology innovation in healthcare delivery.

Position Overview:

The IT Lead Engineer (Azure & Compliance) is responsible for the integrity, security, and audit readiness of our cloud infrastructure. This role is deeply technical and focused on the Microsoft stack, specifically ensuring our environment remains compliant with strict federal and healthcare mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure/M365 Architecture: Architect and optimize Azure GCC High and Commercial environments, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, and RBAC.
• Security Operations (SIEM/DLP): Oversee SIEM, managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), retention policies, and insider risk.
• Compliance & Audit: Lead the implementation of controls for CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA. Serve as the primary technical lead for internal and external audits.
• Vulnerability & Incident Response: Own vulnerability management and security monitoring, serving as the lead for incident response activities.
• Data Governance: Manage Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, ensuring secure configuration and eDiscovery readiness.
• Business Continuity: Maintain robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans aligned with federal healthcare availability requirements.
• Help Desk:Support theIT service desk, ensuring high-quality support and maintainingSLAs for hardware, software, and identity access issues.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in an individual contributor role managing infrastructure/security for federal government contractors.
• Technical Mastery: Deep experience with Azure GCC High, Microsoft 365 security tools (Defender, Sentinel), and Intune MDM.
• Compliance Expertise: Proven ability to manage CMMC and NIST assessments and maintain "audit-ready" status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with VA, DHA, CMS, HHS, or similar federal healthcare agencies
• Familiarity with FedRAMP Moderate or High environments
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Azure, or ITIL
• Experience in small business or SDVOSB environments with growth-oriented responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference in healthcare IT.
• Collaborate with innovative and passionate professionals that are there to support you at every turn.
• Enjoy a supportive work/life balance with the flexibility of a 100% remote company.
• Benefit from opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment.