Senior Cloud Security Engineer
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Senior Cloud Security Engineer securing complex client Azure environments. Leading cloud security architecture, incident response, IAM, compliance, and automation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and optimization of cloud security solutions across complex client environments
- Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures
- Design and implement security controls across Azure services, including Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Purview, and DLP/AIP
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure deployment of Azure Compute, Networking, and Storage resources
- Monitor and respond to security incidents using Log Analytics and SIEM tools
- Support identity and access management initiatives, including IAM, PIM, and Access Packages
- Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and best practices
- Contribute to automation efforts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash to streamline security operations
- Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives
- Provide guidance on secure architecture and design patterns in Azure
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
- Hands-on experience with Azure security tools and services, including Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure Policy, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Firewall
- Familiarity with third-party IAM and security tools, including Okta, Okta integration with Entra ID, OneLogin, and Splunk
- Strong grasp of cloud security frameworks, risk assessment, and incident remediation techniques, including HIPAA/HITRUST, FedRAMP, NIST, PCI DSS, and CJIS
- Familiarity with third-party firewalls such as Palo-Alto and Fortinet
- Working knowledge of Azure Networking, Compute, and Storage services
- Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Strong understanding of identity and access management in Azure environments
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification required
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to multi-cloud environments is a plus
- SC-200 certification strongly desired
- SC-300 certification strongly desired
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification desired
Benefits:
- Work shift: 5PM - 2AM Mon. - Fri.
- Full remote work arrangement
- Equipment provided
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