Azure Security Engineer & Operator

Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure security services (Azure AD/Entra , Azure Defender, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Azure Firewall, etc.).
• Proven hands‑on experience with Azure Administration and Cloud Operations.
• Strong knowledge of network security, identity & access management (IAM/RBAC), encryption (data in transit & at rest), and application security.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  principles and security automation (Power Shell, Azure CLI, Logic Apps, etc.).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, C5, NIST, GDPR).

Soft Skills

• Strong consulting and communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Analytical thinking with problem‑solving mindset.

Experience

• Proven experience in IT Security with at least 3 years focusing on Azure Security Operations.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing cloud security controls for enterprise customers.
• Experience in multi‑tenant cloud hosting environments is a plus.

Must-Have Certifications

• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Nice-to-Have Certifications
:

• Azure Security Engineer Associate,
• Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert,
• ITIL Foundation.

Manage Now is a leading managed service provider in Germany and offers its customers IT infrastructures, application management, hybrid cloud solutions and digital workplace solutions. At Manage Now, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to establish a cutting‑edge Delivery Center in Romania. We are moving beyond traditional offshoring to create a dedicated center that promises flexibility, superior quality, and excellent growth potential.

We are seeking an experienced Azure Security Engineer & Operator to join our international Cloud Hosting Provider team. The role is responsible for defining and implementing security requirements for Azure operations, ensuring continuous system monitoring, and enabling advanced security analytics via Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms.

You will work closely with Azure operations teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain robust security frameworks that meet both industry best practices and customer‑specific compliance needs.

Security Engineering & Operations

• Define Azure‑specific security requirements for infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Maintain hybrid identity integrations with Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD) and Azure AD Connect.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure Security Services Automate operational and security tasks with Power Shell and Azure CLI.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, C5 and other relevant security standards.

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Configure and optimize Microsoft Sentinel for Azure environment monitoring.
• Create and manage dashboards, alerts, and automated remediation workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, escalating complex cases to security or architecture teams.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to investigate and remediate security incidents.

Consulting & Project Work

• Serve as the security advisor for Azure‑based customer projects.
• Translate customer‑specific security and compliance requirements into actionable operational tasks.
• Support proof‑of‑concept (PoC) and security assessment projects.

Collaboration & Governance

• Act as the interface between Azure operations teams, customer representatives, and security governance.
• Contribute to the definition of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and runbooks.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams.