Azure IAM Engineer

Job Title: Azure AI & Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure AI & Cloud Security Engineer with strong expertise in Azure cloud technologies, AI solutions, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation of Azure AI Foundry solutions, secure cloud environments, automate infrastructure using Terraform, and support enterprise AI initiatives including Microsoft Copilot. This role requires a hands-on professional with deep knowledge of Azure architecture, DevOps, cloud security, and AI governance.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Lead the implementation and deployment of Azure AI Foundry solutions and AI-enabled workloads

·       Design, build, and maintain secure Azure cloud environments aligned with enterprise security standards and best practices

·       Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated Azure resource provisioning and configuration

·       Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and automation tools

·       Configure and optimize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, alerts, dashboards, and observability solutions

·       Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, storage, identity services, and compute resources with a strong focus on security and governance

·       Implement cloud security controls including identity management, privileged access, network security, encryption, compliance monitoring, and threat protection

·       Support Microsoft Copilot deployments, including architecture, implementation, governance, adoption, and security controls

·       Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to establish AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices

·       Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend secure adoption strategies

·       Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure, deployment, and security-related issues

·       Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and security standards

Required Skills:

·       5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies

·       Strong experience implementing Azure AI Foundry solutions

·       Expertise in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline design, and deployment automation

·       Advanced hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

·       Strong understanding of Azure architecture, networking, identity, storage, and compute services

·       Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, alerting, and observability platforms

·       Experience creating, managing, and securing Azure resources within enterprise environments

·       Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, governance frameworks, and security best practices

·       Experience implementing and governing Microsoft Copilot solutions

·       Understanding of AI/ML technologies and AI security considerations

·       Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

·       Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, or Azure AI Engineer

·       Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview

·       Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures

·       Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, or similar standards

·       Experience supporting enterprise AI governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile:

·       Hands-on Azure cloud engineer with strong AI and security expertise

·       Proven experience delivering Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Copilot implementations

·       Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive cloud and security initiatives

·       Deep understanding of cloud governance, security operations, and infrastructure automation

·       Proactive problem solver with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

·       Capable of balancing innovation, AI adoption, and security requirements in enterprise environments