Sr. Security Engineer

My client seeking a Security Engineer with deep experience in Azure cloud environments and Fortinet security technologies. This role is responsible for strengthening the organization's cloud security posture, supporting defensive and offensive security initiatives, and ensuring ongoing compliance with SOC2 and GDPR requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Azure security architecture, hands-on experience deploying and managing FortiGate solutions in cloud environments, and a practical understanding of both blue-team and red-team methodologies.

This is a highly collaborative position in a fast-moving, multi-tenant environment, requiring strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to design secure solutions at scale.

Details:

• $120k - $130k
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Scottsdale, AZ | 5 Days On-Site

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Azure workloads, identities, networks, and data services.
• Manage Azure security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and associated tooling.
• Ensure proper network segmentation, firewall enforcement, and secure connectivity across cloud environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Fortinet technologies within Azure, including FortiGate firewalls and related services.
• Optimize firewall rules, routing, logging, and monitoring to enhance threat visibility and reduce attack surface.
• Support offensive-focused initiatives by identifying misconfigurations, modeling potential attack paths, and validating risks.
• Support SOC2 control implementation, evidence collection, access reviews, and continuous compliance efforts.
• Contribute to the development, documentation, and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Support secure deployment pipelines, identity governance practices, and operational security improvements.
• Participate in security architecture reviews for new systems and integrations.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud security or cloud engineering roles.
• 5 years of Azure experience, including networking, identity, governance, and security services
• 5 years of experience with Fortinet, ideally FortiGate firewalls deployed in Azure.
• Practical understanding of both defensive (blue team) and offensive (red team) security concepts.
• Experience working within or supporting SOC2 programs.
• Proficiency with scripting/automation (PowerShell or C#)

Good-to-Haves:

• Exposure to DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipeline hardening, or IaC security scanning.
• Certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, Fortinet NSE certifications, or similar.
• Exposure to GDBR
  

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