Job Summary The Azure Security Engineer acts as the technical subject matter expert and operational lead for cloud security services within the organization's Azure environment(s). The mission of cloud security within the Information Security team is to secure and protect organizational assets, applications, and data across the Microsoft Azure platform. The Azure Security Engineer works within a distributed team to achieve the vision of secure-by-design cloud infrastructure, following the guiding principles of Least Privilege, Zero Trust, and Defense in Depth. The Azure Security Engineer has responsibility to support and continuously improve identity, access, and infrastructure security services throughout the organization, enabling business units and application teams to achieve their goals while maintaining a strong security posture. This role requires technical depth in Azure security combined with the ability to translate security findings into actionable outcomes for non-security stakeholders.
• Cloud Infrastructure Security – design and maintain secure Azure infrastructure including networking, compute, storage, and data protection controls.
• Identity and Access Management – govern user and application access to Azure resources through Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Security Monitoring and Compliance – establish security baselines, monitor cloud environments for threats and misconfigurations, and support compliance and audit activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – work with business and application teams to understand security requirements, communicate findings, and drive remediation of identified risks.



Responsibilities
• Act as the technical point of contact for Azure security services to troubleshoot and resolve security issues within the organization's cloud environment.
• Design and implement Azure security controls (e.g., Network Security Groups, Key Vault, Encryption etc…)
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and configuration reviews of Azure infrastructure and cloud-based applications.
• Identify security findings and work collaboratively with application and business teams to develop, prioritize, and implement remediation strategies.
• Monitor cloud environments for security events and incidents, escalating critical issues to the security operations team.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Azure security architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Participate in Azure security projects and initiatives, balancing security requirements with business and operational needs.
• Provide security training and guidance to application teams and business stakeholders on Azure best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement to cloud security processes and tools through automation, monitoring, and regular security reviews.
• Participate in security audits and access reviews to identify and mitigate potential risks.




• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and platform teams to embed security into cloud operations and deployments. Required Qualifications
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
• 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, or identity and access management operations.
• 2+ years of direct experience with Microsoft Azure, including identity services (Entra ID), networking, and security tools.
• Experience with Azure security frameworks and tools (Azure Policy, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate security findings, risks, and remediation recommendations to non-security stakeholders and business teams.
• Experience engaging with application teams and business units to understand requirements and drive security outcomes.
• Strong technical foundation in cloud security concepts including encryption, network security, identity and access management, and threat detection.
• Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools).
• Robust interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience operating within Agile delivery methodologies as a member of a distributed team.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working through change.
• Works well on a team; supplemented by the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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