Job Description: Senior Security Engineer – Azure

Location: Noida

Experience: 4+ Years

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Senior Security Engineer – Azure to join our team and take ownership of cloud security, infrastructure protection, threat monitoring, and security operations across Microsoft Azure environments.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Azure security services, cloud security controls, IAM, SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response , along with a good understanding of enterprise security best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure environments.
Monitor and secure Azure infrastructure, applications, networks, and cloud workloads.
Manage and implement Azure security services , including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and related security solutions.
Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls.
Monitor security events, investigate alerts, and respond to security incidents.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.




Perform security assessments of cloud infrastructure and identify potential risks and misconfigurations.
Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Network, and Application teams to implement DevSecOps and secure cloud deployments.
Support security audits, compliance requirements, and risk assessments.
Participate in threat hunting, log analysis, and root-cause analysis of security incidents.
Automate security monitoring and operational tasks using scripting or relevant tools where required.
Stay updated with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and Azure security best practices.

Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or security engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security .

Good knowledge of:
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Sentinel / SIEM
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Azure RBAC and IAM
Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups
Azure Key Vault
Security monitoring and logging

Experience in incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and security assessment .
Solid understanding of cloud networking and security concepts.
Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and Zero Trust .
Familiarity with scripting/automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools is an advantage.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

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