What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud and Security Engineer position at Idealforce LLC?
Idealforce has contract position available immediately for a Azure Cloud and Security Engineer Administrator to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ. This is Hybrid Position.Please find below additional details about this job. Only Local Candidates are considered for this role.
Job Description
The IT Cloud (Azure) and Security
Engineer plays a critical role in
designing, implementing, and securing
cloud-based infrastructure and
applications within Microsoft Azure.
This position supports IT development
and security initiatives by managing
cloud systems, enforcing security
protocols, and producing high-quality
documentation, diagrams, and
procedures that ensure operational
clarity and compliance. Installs,
monitors, and
directs proactive and reactive computer
network defense measures to ensure
the availability, integrity, and reliability
of systems.
Supports Disaster Recovery and
Business Continuity programs.
Prioritizes and plans work activities;
sets goals and objectives; uses time
efficiently; communicates activities and
results as appropriate.
These are the foundational domains the engineer should understand deeply:
- Microsoft Azure Architecture & Services
- Compute (VMs, App Services, Functions)
- Networking (VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute)
- Storage (Blob, File, Disk)
- Identity (Azure AD, Conditional Access, RBAC)
- Monitoring (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Sentinel)
- Cloud Security & Compliance
- Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth, and secure access patterns
- Azure-native security tools (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Security Center)
- Regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
- Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates
- GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting
- ITIL & Change Management
- Incident, problem, and change management processes
- Documentation standards and lifecycle management
- Enterprise Documentation Practices
- Diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart)
- SOPs, runbooks, and flowcharts for repeatable processes
These are the applied capabilities the engineer should demonstrate:
- Cloud Deployment & Optimization
- Design and deploy scalable, cost-effective Azure solutions
- Monitor and tune performance, availability, and cost
- Security Engineering
- Configure and monitor security baselines, alerts, and threat detection
- Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation
- Technical Documentation
- Translate complex systems into clear, visual, and written documentation
- Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories
- Customer Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and security incidents
- Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders during escalations
- Collaboration & Cross-Team Enablement
- Work with developers, compliance officers, and IT operations
- Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to team wikis
These reflect the engineer’s capacity to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings:
- Diagnose and resolve complex cloud and security issues independently
- Design secure-by-default architectures that meet compliance mandates
- Document and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Balance proactive security hardening with agile development needs
- Adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Related Field
5 Years in IT Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering Roles
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
PowerShell Scripts
Preferred Skills
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200/SC-300
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CompTIA Security or equivalent
Experience in Security SEIM Tools
Disclaimer :The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.