Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience., Hands-on experience securing Azure environments and working with Azure Security Services., Extensive knowledge in Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)..

Key responsabilities:

Collaborate with contractors and staff on security aspects of web and Windows applications.

Implement and manage IT and cloud security best practices across various applications.

Ensure applications and systems comply with industry-standard cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.

Provide expertise in securing cloud-based environments, particularly within the Azure ecosystem.

Job description

Position Type: Remote - EST location
Contract Length: 7 months, with extension

We are seeking an experienced Azure Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Engineer III) with a minimum of five years of experience to join our existing software development team.

Required Skills:

5+ years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles
3+ years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments
5+ years of experience supported by a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field—or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience working with Azure Security Services, including Azure Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy and Blueprints, and Azure Security Center
5+ years of experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD), including conditional access, MFA, and identity protection
5+ years of extensive knowledge in Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
5+ years of experience with network security components such as Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Security Groups (ASGs), VPNs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity
5+ years of experience implementing and monitoring compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR
5+ years of extensive knowledge in threat modeling, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR tuning and response workflows, and security alert triage and forensics
5+ years of experience performing scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform
5+ years of experience integrating with CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments using tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
5+ years of experience creating and delivering security architecture reports and documentation
5+ years of experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Preferred Skills:

5+ years of experience with relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM (highly desired)

Duties:

Collaborate with contractors and staff on security aspects of web and Windows applications
Implement and manage IT and cloud security best practices across various applications
Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ensure applications and systems comply with industry-standard cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
Provide expertise in securing cloud-based environments, particularly within the Azure ecosystem
Contribute to security design, implementation, and review of mobile and responsive applications

Required profile