Project Manager - CUI Enclave Implementation (Azure / CMMC)(Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Azure networking and security controls

RBAC, MFA, and Conditional Access

SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel

Preferred Qualifications :

Clearance / Citizenship :