Overview
Remote
On Site
Contract - W2
Skills
Computer Science
Information Technology
FOCUS
Vulnerability Management
Incident Management
SIEM
Active Directory
Qualys
Nessus
Vulnerability Scanning
Management
Hardening
Virtual Machines
Storage
Kubernetes
Network
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Command-line Interface
Python
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft
Information Systems
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Security+
GCIH
GSEC
Regulatory Compliance
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
System On A Chip
HIPAA
Cloud Security
Auditing
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Job Details
Job Title: Cloud Operations Engineer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Qualifications Required
Azure Expertise
Security and Vulnerability Tools
Infrastructure Hardening
Automation and Scripting
Azure Cloud Certifications
Security Certifications
Location: Vancouver, BC
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in Azure cloud operations, with a strong focus on security and vulnerability management.
- Proven experience in managing and securing large-scale Azure environments in production settings.
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance within enterprise cloud infrastructures.
- Extensive experience in security incident response and threat mitigation in Azure environments.
Azure Expertise
- Deep understanding of core Azure services, including:
- Azure Security Center
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Azure Key Vault
- Azure Policy
- Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Azure Security Center
Security and Vulnerability Tools
- Proficient in using tools such as Qualys, Tenable Nessus, or Rapid7 for vulnerability scanning and management.
- Experience with native Azure security tools for threat detection and remediation.
Infrastructure Hardening
- Strong knowledge of best practices for securing Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and network components.
- Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and their implementation in Azure.
Automation and Scripting
- Advanced scripting skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or other automation tools.
- Experience in integrating security checks and controls within CI/CD pipelines.
Azure Cloud Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Security Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC, GCED)
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA.
- Experience conducting or supporting cloud security audits.
- Demonstrated ability to stay up to date with emerging cloud and cybersecurity technologies and trends.
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