Azure Security Engineer
Azure Security Engineer
An established enterprise is seeking an Azure Security Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain defense-in-depth protections across its Microsoft Azure environment. In this role, you will embed automated guardrails into delivery pipelines, harden cloud landing zones, and protect containerized infrastructure.
What You’ll Do:
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Azure Architecture (30%): Enforce controls across compute, virtual networking, storage, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and Key Vault.
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Pipeline Security & IaC (25%): Build guardrails and automated checks into CI/CD pipelines utilizing Terraform, Bicep, or ARM.
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Container Hardening (20%): Implement runtime protection, image verification, and access controls across Docker and AKS.
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Posture & Vulnerability Defense (15%): Triage, track, and remediate cloud misconfigurations using tools like Qualys; evaluate systems against OWASP guidelines.
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Governance (10%): Develop security baselines, documentation, and operational standards.
What You Bring:
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4+ years of dedicated experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure defense, and information security. Strong hands-on engineering and configuration.
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Proven track record securing Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and native security tooling.
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Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM) and CI/CD security gating.
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Hands-on container defense experience (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS).
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Solid foundation in cloud networking (VNet peering, NSGs, private endpoints), identity management, and encryption.
Perks & Details:
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Direct-hire preferred (contract-to-hire considered).
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Competitive base salary + performance bonus, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.
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Hybrid schedule (2 days remote/week) based in the greater Atlanta area.
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Must be US work-authorized (no sponsorship).
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