Sidley Austin LLP

About the Company

Sidley is an elite global law firm. With 2,300 lawyers, annual revenue of US$3.4 billion, and experience that spans nearly 160 years, we have established a reputation using Built to Win(sm) legal strategies in successfully representing clients in more than 70 countries on complex transactional, restructuring, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. With 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial and financial hubs across the world, our perspective and our reach are truly global. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 80 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape. Our offices are found in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Photos may include Sidley alumni or other individuals who are not Sidley lawyers. Photos may be stock photographs. All service marks herein are registered or used by Sidley Austin Holding LLP worldwide. (c) 2025 Sidley Austin Holding LLP. All rights reserved.

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Cloud Security Engineer

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**Job Title:** Cloud Security Engineer **Role Summary:** Designs and implements secure Microsoft Azure-based cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational security policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect sensitive data. **Expectations:** Minimum 3 years in cloud security engineering with hands-on experience in Azure. Demonstrated ability in secure DevSecOps pipeline management, security incident response, and knowledge of AWS/GCP. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Design and maintain secure Azure cloud architectures aligned with best practices. 2. Implement network segmentation, identity access management (IAM), encryption, and security monitoring. 3. Protect data via access controls, encryption, and secure key management in cloud environments. 4. Develop secure API management processes (authentication, rate limiting, audit). 5. Build/execute automated security testing within DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD). 6. Collaborate with developers, engineers, and security teams on secure deployment practices. 7. Maintain documentation for cloud security configurations and incident response. 8. Monitor and remediate security alerts from cloud-native and third-party tools. 9. Participate in audits, risk assessments, and compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR). 10. Stay current with evolving cloud threats and Azure security innovations. **Required Skills:** - Azure security tools (Security Center, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure AD). - Cloud security frameworks (encryption, identity management, network security). - Secure DevOps practices (CI/CD pipeline design, vulnerability scanning integration). - API security (authentication, authorization, audit protocols). - Risk assessment and incident response methodologies. - Familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud platforms. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Technology. - Microsoft Azure certifications (preferably AZ-500/ Azure Security Engineer Associate) desired but not mandatory.

Chicago, United states

Hybrid

Junior

08-02-2026