Azure Cloud and Security Engineer (Only Phoenix AZ)

The IT Cloud (Azure) and Security Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications within Microsoft Azure.

• This position supports IT development and security initiatives by managing cloud systems, enforcing security protocols, and producing high-quality documentation, diagrams, and procedures that ensure operational clarity and compliance.
• Installs, monitors, and directs proactive and reactive computer network defense measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of systems.
• Supports Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity programs.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; sets goals and objectives; uses time efficiently; communicates activities and results as appropriate.

These are the foundational domains the engineer should understand deeply:

• - Microsoft Azure Architecture & Services
• - Compute (VMs, App Services, Functions)
• - Networking (VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute)
• - Storage (Blob, File, Disk)
• - Identity (Azure AD, Conditional Access, RBAC)
• - Monitoring (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Sentinel)
• - Cloud Security & Compliance
• - Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth, and secure access patterns
• - Azure-native security tools (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Security Center)
• - Regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks)
• - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
• - Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates
• - GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting
• - ITIL & Change Management
• - Incident, problem, and change management processes
• - Documentation standards and lifecycle management
• - Enterprise Documentation Practices
• - Diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart)
• - SOPs, runbooks, and flowcharts for repeatable processes

These are the applied capabilities the engineer should demonstrate:

• - Cloud Deployment & Optimization
• - Design and deploy scalable, cost-effective Azure solutions
• - Monitor and tune performance, availability, and cost
• - Security Engineering
• - Configure and monitor security baselines, alerts, and threat detection
• - Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation
• - Technical Documentation
• - Translate complex systems into clear, visual, and written documentation
• - Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories
• - Customer Support & Troubleshooting
• - Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and security incidents
• - Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders during escalations
• - Collaboration & Cross-Team Enablement
• - Work with developers, compliance officers, and IT operations
• - Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to team wikis

These reflect the engineer's capacity to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings:

• - Diagnose and resolve complex cloud and security issues independently
• - Design secure-by-default architectures that meet compliance mandates
• - Document and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
• - Balance proactive security hardening with agile development needs
• - Adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Related Field
• 5+ Years in IT Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering Roles
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• PowerShell Scripts

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200/SC-300
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
• Experience in Security SEIM Tools