Job Specifications
Job Title: Azure Security Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Overview:
We’re seeking a highly skilled Azure Security Engineer to enhance our cloud security posture and drive ongoing security initiatives across a modern, cloud-first environment. This role is ideal for a self-driven engineer who can take ownership of Azure security controls, improve architecture, and ensure compliance across distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities
Implement, manage, and optimize Azure security services (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Entra ID Identity Protection).
Monitor and investigate security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities across cloud workloads.
Lead configuration reviews, hardening activities, and secure-by-design architecture improvements.
Maintain and improve security policies, standards, runbooks, and documentation.
Support IAM initiatives including RBAC design, privileged access, Zero Trust, and conditional access.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with DevOps/Cloud teams to implement security automation and guardrails.
Required Skills & Experience
6+ years of hands-on Azure security engineering experience.
Deep knowledge of Azure security tooling, cloud networking, IAM, and governance.
Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (preferably Microsoft Sentinel).
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, or similar.
Nice to Have
Experience with security automation using PowerShell, KQL, ARM/Bicep, or Terraform.
Exposure to CI/CD pipeline security.
Experience securing hybrid cloud or on-prem integrations.