Sentinel Blue

Client Engineer

Warrenton, VA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$171k-$800kDetected 10 days ago

AzureCloud PlatformsCybersecurityCRMProcurementERPContract ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCompTIA

About the role

Sentinel Blue is hiring a Client Engineer for our Operations team.
This role is a senior, client-facing engineer who serves as a trusted technology advisor across Sentinel Blue's client portfolio.
This role sits within the Operations team and is built for an engineer who can operate at both the strategic and technical level.

Lead discovery conversations to understand client business goals, existing technology investments, and emerging needs.
Help clients evaluate vendor proposals and technology investments, including RFP support, contract review from a technical lens, and total cost of ownership analysis.
Produce clear client-facing deliverables including assessments, roadmaps, briefing documents, and recommendation reports.
Collaborate with internal IT Operations, SOC, and GRC teams to route client needs to the right delivery function.
This is a great place if you want to expose yourself to new and emerging technologies, want to be challenged, and want to build your skills.
You'll work through what they're trying to accomplish, assess the hosting and infrastructure implications, identify where it touches identity or compliance, and produce a structured recommendation even if Sentinel Blue won't own the full implementation.

5-8 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure, IT consulting, or technology advisory roles with demonstrated client-facing ownership.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, and modern identity and endpoint management.
Demonstrated ability to assess unfamiliar technology platforms and produce actionable recommendations without requiring end-to-end ownership of the system.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief executive and non-technical audiences clearly and confidently.
Experience engaging with compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, or CIS Controls in a practical engineering or advisory context.
CompTIA Security+ required within 6 months of hire if not already held.
Hands-on experience in Azure Government, Microsoft 365 GCC High, or other FedRAMP Moderate environments.
Familiarity with vendor evaluation, RFP processes, and technology procurement advisory.
Experience assessing line-of-business or specialized applications (e.g., BI platforms, ERP/CRM systems, industry-specific tools) from an infrastructure, security, or compliance lens.
Proficiency in core networking fundamentals and practical exposure to platforms such as Fortinet, Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, or Cloudflare Zero Trust.

We're bringing enterprise-class cybersecurity to small and medium sized businesses.
Frankly, we're pushing the envelope of how things are done and constantly seeking innovative ways to meet that mission.
Further, success in this role can quickly transition into a senior engineering, architectural, or technical leadership role.
The right person will find themselves in a fun, dynamic environment, working on interesting problems and making a real difference.
You will be required to achieve a Security+ certification in the first 6 months of hire; we'll cover your certification costs and provide paid time for you to study!
Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot infrastructure and applications as part of client engagements, including standing up servers, modifying system configurations, and resolving application-level issues.

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