CI Azumano - Sr. Technology Specialist

• Technical Leadership & Execution • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise technology solutions across on-premise infrastructure, cloud, applications, security, and/or collaboration platforms. • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned technologies, providing Tier 3/4 support and root‑cause analysis for complex issues. • Lead technical deployments, upgrades, integrations, and migrations with minimal disruption to operations. • Develop and enforce technical standards, configurations, and best practices. • Architecture & Strategy • Contribute to system architecture, technology roadmaps, and lifecycle planning. • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations aligned with business and security requirements. • Ensure solutions adhere to organizational, regulatory, and security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, CUI, etc., as applicable). • Architect, implement, and manage Microsoft 365 services, including: • Exchange Online Teams (including governance, recording, retention, and eDiscovery considerations) SharePoint Online and OneDrive Entra ID / Azure AD (identity, access control, conditional access) • Microsoft Defender security suite Design and enforce Microsoft 365 governance frameworks, including: • Tenant security configuration baselines • Data classification, retention, and lifecycle policies • External sharing and guest access controls • Lead M365 migrations, tenant consolidations, hybrid integrations, and major platform upgrades. • Serve as Tier 2/3 escalation for complex Microsoft 365 incidents impacting security, availability, or compliance. • Security & Compliance • Implement security controls and configurations to protect systems and data. • Participate in vulnerability remediation, incident response, and audit readiness activities. • NIST SP 800 53 / 800 171 • FedRAMP (supporting cloud adjacent controls) • CJIS, HIPAA, or state specific cybersecurity requirements (as applicable) • Translate compliance requirements into technical controls, configurations, and operational processes. • System Security Plans (SSPs) • Control implementation evidence • Audit and assessment readiness • Ensure M365 and related systems support CUI protection, data residency, logging, auditability, and access control mandates. • Partner with security, legal, and compliance teams to address findings, risks, and remediation activities. • Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner with business units, vendors, and IT leadership to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams and management. • Present technical concepts and recommendations to non‑technical audiences. • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing • Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Mentor junior engineers and specialists through coaching, knowledge transfer, and technical review. • Contribute to operational maturity efforts, including automation and process optimization.