Azure Cloud and Security Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud & Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure cloud-based infrastructure and applications within Microsoft Azure. This role will support cloud engineering and security initiatives by managing Azure environments, enforcing security best practices, and developing high-quality technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring system availability, integrity, and security while supporting Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) efforts. This position requires a strong balance of cloud architecture, security engineering, automation, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and cost-effective Azure solutions
• Manage core Azure services including compute, networking, storage, and identity
• Optimize system performance, availability, and cost efficiency

Security Engineering

• Implement and monitor security controls, baselines, and threat detection
• Configure Azure-native security tools (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Sentinel)
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
• Apply Zero Trust and defense-in-depth security principles

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates
• Automate deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and PowerShell

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SIEM tools
• Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and security incidents
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Support and maintain DR/BC strategies and solutions
• Ensure systems meet availability and resiliency requirements

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and diagrams
• Translate complex systems into clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with development, security, and operations teams
• Support change management and ITIL processes
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to internal documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and architecture
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Experience with PowerShell scripting
• Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and identity management

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200 / SC-300
• CISSP, CompTIA Security , or equivalent certifications
• Experience with SIEM/security monitoring tools
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP)