Diligent Consulting Inc
Security Monitoring Specialist (SIEM, ZTA tools)
Diligent Consulting Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
This position is contingent upon contract award. Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a
Security Monitoring Specialist
to support the
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
as part of its
SecDevOps Program
— a forward-leaning cybersecurity modernization initiative focused on enhancing enterprise security posture through the implementation of
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) ,
CI/CD pipelines , and
secure DevOps
practices. This role plays a key part in GPO’s mission to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital services and infrastructure. The Security Monitoring Specialist will be responsible for refining and tuning Zero Trust security monitoring systems to validate user and device trust on an ongoing basis. Job Title
Job Title:
Security Monitoring Specialist
(Contingent Upon Award) Location
Location:
Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site) Remote:
Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for required monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings. Clearance
Clearance:
Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required) Estimated Period of Performance
Estimated Period of Performance:
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029 Responsibilities
Monitor and tune ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture) policies and telemetry to ensure continuous validation of users and devices Refine and optimize Microsoft Sentinel rules and detections for real-time alerting Correlate user identity and endpoint behavior across platforms to identify anomalies Validate device compliance and security posture in alignment with GPO’s policies Support the implementation and improvement of anomaly detection techniques using identity, device, and access data Collaborate with cyber teams to enhance automation and threat detection capabilities Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field Demonstrated experience with SIEM tools (preferably Microsoft Sentinel), identity and endpoint behavior analysis, and Zero Trust implementations Ability to interpret security telemetry and correlate it across multiple sources for threat identification Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (and higher, if required) Reside within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. for required onsite meetings Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) certification or equivalent Experience in federal government or public-sector cybersecurity operations Familiarity with ZTA principles, NIST 800-207, and device trust frameworks Why Join Diligent?
Diligent Consulting Inc. is a mission-focused IT and cybersecurity services provider supporting complex federal environments. Join a team dedicated to protecting government digital assets through innovation, expertise, and secure DevOps practices.
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This position is contingent upon contract award. Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a
Security Monitoring Specialist
to support the
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
as part of its
SecDevOps Program
— a forward-leaning cybersecurity modernization initiative focused on enhancing enterprise security posture through the implementation of
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) ,
CI/CD pipelines , and
secure DevOps
practices. This role plays a key part in GPO’s mission to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital services and infrastructure. The Security Monitoring Specialist will be responsible for refining and tuning Zero Trust security monitoring systems to validate user and device trust on an ongoing basis. Job Title
Job Title:
Security Monitoring Specialist
(Contingent Upon Award) Location
Location:
Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site) Remote:
Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for required monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings. Clearance
Clearance:
Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required) Estimated Period of Performance
Estimated Period of Performance:
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029 Responsibilities
Monitor and tune ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture) policies and telemetry to ensure continuous validation of users and devices Refine and optimize Microsoft Sentinel rules and detections for real-time alerting Correlate user identity and endpoint behavior across platforms to identify anomalies Validate device compliance and security posture in alignment with GPO’s policies Support the implementation and improvement of anomaly detection techniques using identity, device, and access data Collaborate with cyber teams to enhance automation and threat detection capabilities Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field Demonstrated experience with SIEM tools (preferably Microsoft Sentinel), identity and endpoint behavior analysis, and Zero Trust implementations Ability to interpret security telemetry and correlate it across multiple sources for threat identification Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (and higher, if required) Reside within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. for required onsite meetings Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) certification or equivalent Experience in federal government or public-sector cybersecurity operations Familiarity with ZTA principles, NIST 800-207, and device trust frameworks Why Join Diligent?
Diligent Consulting Inc. is a mission-focused IT and cybersecurity services provider supporting complex federal environments. Join a team dedicated to protecting government digital assets through innovation, expertise, and secure DevOps practices.
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