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# Cloud Security Engineer – Cleared (Polygraph) at True Tandem

- **Company:** True Tandem
- **Location:** Reston, VA
- **Compensation:** $175k–$190k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-02-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/truetandem/888ee030-793a-42e9-b0d6-66e988a04acb

## Job description

Company Description TrueTandem's mission is to be a trusted information technology solutions provider, committed to the success of our customers, communities and employees. To enable this mission, we listen to our customers’ needs, empower our dedicated and talented employees, envision success together, and deliver innovative cost-effective solutions. For our customers, we aim to deliver more power to meet their business outcomes through technology implementation, integration, optimization and customization. We enable some of the most well-known companies, nonprofits and federal agencies in the United States to intelligently plan and develop their applications, modernize their infrastructure and manage their data.

TrueTandem is seeking experienced, skilled, and passionate Senior Cloud Security Engineers to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity modernization initiatives for large U.S. Federal government agencies. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud security, with a focus on proactive monitoring, threat detection, and security analytics. This role requires a strong ability to configure, optimize, and sustain advanced cloud security capabilities such as Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Monitoring, while ensuring compliance with Zero Trust and federal cybersecurity requirements.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Architect, deploy, and sustain cloud security solutions aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Zero Trust, and TIC 3.0 security principles.
- Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Sentinel for enterprise-wide security operations, including incident detection, investigation, and response.
- Implement and maintain Azure Monitoring solutions, enabling proactive identification of performance, security, and compliance risks.
- Detect, analyze, and investigate threats across cloud and hybrid environments; support incident triage and response activities.
- Develop custom KQL (Kusto Query Language) queries to create reports, dashboards, and alerts that enhance visibility into security posture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT, DevSecOps, and mission teams to strengthen security monitoring and governance.
- Document cloud security architectures, standard operating procedures, detection use cases, and runbooks. Provide subject matter expertise in advanced cloud security features (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Entra ID Conditional Access, Identity Protection) to elevate enterprise resilience.

Required Skills

- An active TS/SCI with polygraph.
- Minimum of five (5) years of Tier II or three (3) years of Tier III cloud security or cybersecurity operations experience.
- Proven ability to design, deploy, and sustain enterprise cloud security solutions in Azure environments.
- Expertise with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitoring, and security threat detection/analysis.
- Strong knowledge of KQL to develop security reports, dashboards, and detection rules.
- Solid understanding of Zero Trust security concepts, cloud security baselines, and federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and investigative skills across security monitoring platforms.

## Preferred Skills

- Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), or equivalent certifications.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra Identity Protection, and enhanced security features.
- Familiarity with security automation and orchestration (SOAR) workflows in Sentinel.
- Experience supporting large-scale federal security operations centers (SOCs) or cybersecurity modernization initiatives or Azure Security Engineer certifications.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra Permissions Management, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Governance.
- Knowledge of integrating IAM with Power Platform and enterprise applications.
- Familiarity with AOAI embedded features and Copilot capabilities for identity workflows.

## About True Tandem

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: TrueTandem accelerates digital modernization for government and commercial clients by integrating Microsoft cloud, low-code, and AI solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no public funding rounds reported; appears bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Herndon, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2004 (per LinkedIn and Built In; however, the company website states “since our founding in 2009” – conflicting reports)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; leadership includes President Steve Breiseth

## Core Business
- Primary industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Digital Modernization, Cloud Transformation
- Target customers: U.S. federal agencies (FAA, HHS, GSA, DoD, IRS, etc.), Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations
- Mission: “To empower organizations to achieve more through technology … delivering enterprise-ready modernization that maximizes the value of technology investments, drives sustainable growth, and accelerates progress.” [truetandem.com](https://truetandem.com/)

## Products & Services
TrueTandem offers end-to-end IT modernization services rather than packaged products:
- **Cloud Migration & Azure Solutions**: Migrate legacy systems to Azure, build cloud-native applications, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
- **Low-Code / Power Platform Development**: Build custom apps, automate workflows, and integrate e-signatures using Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse.
- **Data Intelligence & AI**: Leverage AI-driven insights, real-time dashboards, and Copilot to enhance decision-making and automation.
- **Legacy Modernization**: Update legacy correspondence systems, enrollment databases, and IT service desks to modern cloud-based platforms.
- **Managed IT Services**: Ongoing support for M365, SharePoint, and security operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$43.8 million** (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/truetandem)
- **Headcount**: 46 employees (+3.1% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/truetandem)
- **Notable Partners**: Microsoft Solution Partner (Gold-Certified Managed Partner), GSA MAS, OASIS+, SEWP VI, Seaport NxG, and agency-specific contracts with FAA, HHS, GSA, Treasury, DHS, DLA, TSA, NASA, etc. [truetandem.com](https://truetandem.com/about-truetandem-modernization-experts/)
- **Growth Signals**: Over **400 prime engagements** across nearly every federal agency; expanding into AI-driven solutions; remote-friendly culture; recent job postings for senior cloud engineers and a Director of Public Sector Delivery.

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in Microsoft technologies (Power Platform, Azure, M365) with certified experts and over 250 years of combined team experience.
- Strong track record with U.S. federal government – holds multiple contracting vehicles and has delivered for agencies like FAA, CDC, and DoD.
- Agile, small-firm responsiveness combined with enterprise-grade delivery capability (“we just get it done”).
- Ability to support cleared positions (polygraph) for sensitive government work.

## Strategic Focus
- Prioritizing low-code innovation, automation, and AI integration (Copilot, Power Platform, Azure AI) to accelerate modernization for clients.
- Expanding public sector delivery capacity (recently hiring Director of Public Sector Delivery).
- Leveraging existing Microsoft investments to reduce complexity and improve ROI for clients.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasis on collaboration, trust, innovation, and efficiency. Described as a “trailblazing force” where employees solve complex challenges for the nation and global brands.
- **Remote / Hybrid**: Offers a remote work program (per Built In); some roles may require on-site presence in Reston/Herndon, VA, particularly cleared positions.
- **Perks**: Healthcare benefits including dental, 401(k) matching, and a supportive work environment. Employee rating on LinkedIn: 3.9/5.0 (Work-Life 4.0, Compensation 4.0, Culture 3.9, Career 3.6).
- **Engineering Culture**: Deep Microsoft stack (Azure, Power Platform, M365) – ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on modernization work in a consulting setting. Active hiring for senior cleared engineers (Cloud, Security, Infrastructure).

## Sources
1. [truetandem.com](https://truetandem.com/)
2. [truetandem.com - About Us](https://truetandem.com/about-truetandem-modernization-experts/)
3. [linkedin.com - TrueTandem](https://www.linkedin.com/company/truetandem)
4. [builtin.com - True Tandem Careers](https://builtin.com/company/true-tandem)
5. [jobs.lever.co/truetandem](https://jobs.lever.co/truetandem)

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