Azure Architect, Security Controls en GEM Technologies, Inc.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Azure Architect, Security Controls to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico; however, this position has been approved for work in a primarily remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting LANL’s Innovative Customer Experience (ICE) Division in implementing, managing, and optimizing security controls across the Azure cloud environment.

• Work closely with IT teams, DevOps, and cloud architects to secure our infrastructure, applications, and data on Microsoft Azure.

• Utilize expertise in Azure security services and best practices to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Work alongside more than 350 talented Solution Architects, Computer Systems Professionals, and Computer System Technicians who provide the Laboratory organizations with Information Technology experts who design, build, and support their mission-driven technical needs, on the unclassified and classified networks, through several different service touchpoints.

• Optimize the use of information technology.

• Ensure seamless delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring system performance.

• Apply configuration management practices.

• Create processes and standards for selection and implementation

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Experience with designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, focusing on scalability, cost efficiency, and security in Azure.

• Experience in Incident Response & Threat Detection.

• Experience monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents within Azure environments using native tools ( such as, Azure Security Center, Sentinel).

• Proven hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure services (such as VMs, Azure Functions, App Services, Storage, Networking, AKS, etc.)

• Strong understanding of network security concepts (VPNs, firewalls, load balancers).

Desired Skills

• Experience with security in multi-cloud environments (Azure + AWS).

• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD security best practices.

• Strong experience with Azure security services (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall).

• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) in Azure AD.

• Additional certifications such as CISSP and CISM desired.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.