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# O365 Cloud 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/3e2307a1-478b-42af-b82f-b4cf315ecf28

## 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 O365 and Azure Cloud Engineers to support enterprise-wide Microsoft cloud implementation and maintenance projects for large U.S. Federal government agencies. Ideal candidates possess the technical depth, problem-solving ability, and curiosity to drive solutions across O365, Azure, and related Microsoft cloud services throughout their lifecycle.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Configure and manage Microsoft Office 365 (O365) applications and services, including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, and Outlook.
- Support migrations from on-premises systems to O365 and Azure.
- Plan, design, and implement identity solutions in Azure AD, ensuring secure synchronization and federation where required.
- Enhance security posture by configuring and managing Azure Sentinel, Defender, identity protection, and other security features.
- Implement and manage virtual environments for desktops and servers, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solutions.
- Review and enforce governance and policy compliance across Azure and O365 environments.
- Automate administrative tasks with PowerShell, including leveraging reusable ISD solutions where applicable.
- Conduct application, workload, and data migrations (including Exchange and SharePoint).
- Ensure data protection through governance, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and SharePoint security measures.
- Provide Ops Center support for Azure and O365 services as required

Required Skills

- An active TS/SCI with polygraph.
- Minimum of five (5) years of Tier II or three (3) years of Tier III Microsoft O365 support.
- 3+ years configuring and administering Microsoft 365 environments, including user management and security.
- Hands-on experience with Azure deployments, identity design, synchronization, and related networking elements.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) and migration strategies.
- Proven experience with Azure governance, policies, and subscription management.
- Experience configuring and managing security tools (Sentinel, Defender, identity protection).
- Advanced proficiency scripting in PowerShell to automate O365 and Azure tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose and resolve issues across cloud services.

## Preferred Skills

- Microsoft Administrator, Azure, or Security certifications.
- Experience with O365 automation and governance design.
- Understanding of networking concepts and their relation to O365 and Azure connectivity.
- Familiarity with workload/application migrations and hybrid cloud environments.

## 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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