Leverage IT Group, LLC.

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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 Purview • Previous experience managing enclave or secure boundary projects • Knowledge of ITAR, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architectures Clearance / Citizenship: • U.S. Citizenship required