Azure Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

An Azure Cybersecurity Senior Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions for cloud environments built on Microsoft Azure. The engineer will leverage deep expertise in cloud security principles and hands-on exposure to complex Azure infrastructures. The ideal candidate will safeguard corporate data, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively mitigate emerging threats in a rapidly evolving technical landscape.

• Security Architecture & Design:
  Develop and implement robust security architectures for Azure-based systems, including designing secure network boundaries, identity solutions, and multi-layered defense mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into software development life cycles and cloud migrations.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and frameworks tailored to business needs and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor Azure environments for suspicious activity using native tools (Azure Security Center, Sentinel, Log Analytics) and third-party solutions.
• Lead rapid response to security incidents, managing investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop strategies to prevent recurrence of security incidents.

• Administer Azure Active Directory, implementing least-privilege principles, conditional access policies, and multi-factor authentication.
• Oversee provisioning, review, and de-provisioning of user accounts, service principals, and managed identities.
• Establish and maintain RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) models across Azure resources.

• Design and implement data encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit, using Azure Key Vault and managed HSM.
• Monitor compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, mapping Azure services to frameworks and reporting on gaps.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing of cloud assets.

• Automate security processes with Azure Power Shell, Azure CLI, and ARM/Bicep templates.
• Configure, tune, and manage security monitoring and alerting systems.
• Produce dashboards and reports on security posture, risk assessments, and action plans for senior stakeholders.

• Educate internal teams on cloud security best practices, offering training and guidance on new threats and technologies.
• Act as a key liaison between IT, development, and compliance departments to ensure security is embedded in all Azure initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external audits, preparing documentation and evidence for review.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience in systems engineering or administration or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Deep specialized and/or broad functional knowledge in applied enterprise information security technologies including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network operating systems, identity management, database activity monitoring, encryption, content filtering, and Mainframe security.
• Previous experience in leading complex IT projects.

• 5–7 years of professional experience in security engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Azure cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, architecture, and best practices for securing cloud-native workloads.
• Expertise in security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Active Directory, and other native security tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Power Shell, Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Solid understanding of networking principles, firewalls, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity in Azure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management in cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are highly desirable.

• Analytical Thinking:
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