Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid 3 days onsite initially, then 2 days/week)
Address: 1300 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Employment Type: Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud & Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure cloud-based infrastructure and applications within Microsoft Azure. This role plays a critical part in supporting enterprise IT and security initiatives, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and well-documented.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in Azure with strong security practices, infrastructure automation, and the ability to produce clear technical documentation and diagrams.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Engineering
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure cloud solutions
- Implement Azure services including VMs, App Services, and Functions
- Optimize performance, availability, and cost across cloud environments
Security Engineering & Compliance
- Implement and maintain cloud security best practices (Zero Trust, defense-in-depth)
- Configure Azure-native security tools such as Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
- Perform vulnerability assessments, threat detection, and remediation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CJIS)
Networking & Identity Management
- Configure and manage VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and ExpressRoute
- Manage identity and access using Azure AD, RBAC, and Conditional Access policies
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Automate deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and PowerShell
Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Support Tier 3 troubleshooting and incident response
- Implement proactive and reactive security and network defense measures
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Support and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Documentation & Process Management
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams (Visio, Lucidchart)
- Develop SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation
- Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories
- Follow ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with development, security, and compliance teams
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and team documentation
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure
- Hands-on experience with Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity)
- Strong expertise in Azure security tools (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud security principles
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CJIS)
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell preferred)
- Experience with documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart)
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-104, AZ-305)
- Experience in government or highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments
Key Skills
- Azure Architecture & Services
- Cloud Security & Compliance
- Infrastructure Automation (IaC)
- Monitoring & Incident Management
- Technical Documentation & Diagramming
- Cross-functional Collaboration
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