Job Title: Azure Cloud and Security Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: 3 Months
F2F Interview
Candidates must be local and available for in person interview
The manager will look to transition the candidate selected to a FTE if the candidate is a great fit.
- 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 ensureoperational 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
Bachelor's 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
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