Azure Senior Security Engineer

One of our clients is seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Senior Security Engineer to support the security of both internal and publicfacing applications across a variety of web and Windows platforms. The successful candidate will work alongside seasoned staff and contractors to enhance the cloud security posture of the organization s systems in alignment with regulatory and industry standards.

You will be contributing to missioncritical applications in a collaborative Agile/Scrum development environment. Candidates must have extensive Azure security experience strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical information for nontechnical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Azure cloud security controls
  

• Administer and optimize Azure Security Services such as Microsoft Defender Sentinel Key Vault Azure Policy/Blueprints and Azure Security Center
  

• Secure Azure Active Directory (AAD) environments including MFA conditional access and identity protection
  

• Apply and maintain PIM (Privileged Identity Management) and RBAC (RoleBased Access Control) frameworks
  

• Secure hybrid connectivity infrastructure including NSGs ASGs VPN and ExpressRoute
  

• Perform threat modeling vulnerability management SIEM/SOAR tuning and incident forensics
  

• Ensure compliance with standards like NIST ISO 27001 GDPR and others
  

• Create and deliver comprehensive security architecture documentation and risk reports
  

• Automate and enforce security policies using PowerShell Bicep ARM templates or Terraform
  

• Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps GitHub Actions)
  

• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to promote secure deployment strategies
  

• Maintain confidentiality integrity and availability of systems while managing risks
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years in IT security or cloud security roles
  

• 3 years handson experience securing Azure environments
  

• Expertise in Azure Security Services including:
  

  • Microsoft Defender
    

  • Sentinel
    

  • Azure Key Vault
    

  • Azure Policy/Blueprints
    

  • Azure Security Center
    

• Experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD) including MFA conditional access identity protection
  

• Deep knowledge of PIM RBAC NSGs ASGs VPN and ExpressRoute
  

• Experience with regulatory compliance standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 GDPR
  

• Ability to lead and respond to threat modeling forensics alert triage and incident response
  

• Strong scripting skills: PowerShell ARM/Bicep templates Terraform
  

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for secure deployments
  

• Ability to create and present security reports architecture designs and risk mitigation strategies
  

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field
  

• Relevant certifications such as:
  

  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
    

  • Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC300
    

  • CompTIA Security CISSP or CISM
    

Benefits

Why Work With Us

We ensure transparency efficiency and career growth for our candidates by connecting them with impactful opportunities. Our commitment to fair compensation strong client relationships and career support makes us a trusted partner in the industry.

Join a thriving professional network and take the next step in your career! Experience gathering business requirements from internal and external stakeholders 5+ years Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint 5+ years Experience creating, managing, and tracing business and IT requirements 5+ years Ability to facilitate brainstorming sessions, lead discussions, and drive teams toward defined goals 5+ years Experience working in a PMO or managing multiple simultaneous projects 5+ years Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex data and information and present findings clearly 5+ years Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and effectively multi-task 5+ years Experience generating project reports (status updates, dashboards, budgets, etc. 3+ years Experience working on Agile project teams 3+ years Self-starter with an inquisitive nature and a problem-solving mindset 5+ years Experience working with Medicaid IT and/or Healthcare systems 3+ years PMP or other project management certification Additional Information Work Location: Hybrid 3 days on-site, 2 days remote) parking NOT provided. Interview Process: Candidates must complete a USE CASE business requirements work product as part of the interview process. Local candidates strongly preferred. Final hiring decisions will be made after all interviews and work products are reviewed.