Azure Security Engineer - Vulnerability Management
Description
Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced Azure Security Engineer to strengthen cloud security, compliance, and vulnerability management across enterprise Azure environments. If you have hands-on expertise in Azure security services, compliance frameworks, and security automation, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities :
- Implement and manage Azure security controls and best practices
- Monitor and improve cloud security posture across Azure environments
- Manage and optimize :
1. Microsoft Defender for Cloud
2. Azure RBAC & Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
3. Azure Key Vault
4. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop and automate compliance checks, security reporting, and governance processes
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- Support security incident response, risk assessments, and cloud governance initiatives
Required Skills & Experience :
- Strong hands-on experience with :
1. Microsoft Defender for Cloud
2. Azure RBAC & PIM
3. Azure Key Vault
4. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Expertise in :
1. Vulnerability Management
2. Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
3. Security Monitoring and Governance
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks :
1. CIS Benchmarks
2. NIST Framework
- Experience with security automation and scripting using :
1. PowerShell
2. Python
3. Other automation tools
- Experience integrating security controls into DevSecOps and CI/CD processes
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with Azure Policy, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Monitor
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
- Exposure to container security and Kubernetes security best practices
- Relevant Azure Security certifications are a plus
Remote Opportunity :
Immediate joiners and candidates with strong Azure security governance experience are preferred.