Azure Security Engineer - Remote

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - 2+ mo(s)

Skills

AZURE
AZURE ACTIVE DIRECTORY
SECURITY
SIEM
ENDPOINT
VULNERABILITY
POWERSHELL
ARM
CLI
DEFENDER
SENTINEL

Job Details


Job Description:
The Information Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and supporting the day-to-day protection of the client's information systems and data. This role is critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company and client information by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and implementing security solutions. The Information Security Engineer collaborates with teams across the organization to enforce security policies and proactively manage threats.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement security controls and threat protection strategies across Azure services.
* Monitor, assess, and respond to security events using tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Log Analytics.
* Manage and configure Azure Active Directory (AAD) and implement RBAC and Conditional Access policies.
* Developing and maintaining application security standards, policies, and procedures.
* Work closely with the software development team to ensure that secure coding practices are implemented throughout the application development lifecycle
* Automated security processes using PowerShell, ARM templates, and Azure CLI.
* Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and development teams to embed security into cloud architecture and deployments.
* Participate in incident response planning and execution for cloud-related incidents.
* Keep up with evolving security threats and proactively suggest mitigation strategies.
* Analyze and investigate security alerts and provide timely incident response, including escalation and resolution tracking.
* Support the management and maintenance of security tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners).
* Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and assist with remediation efforts across systems and infrastructure.
* Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure implementation of technologies and projects.
* Strong Documentation skills in creation, review, and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
* Perform user access reviews and audits to ensure compliance with least-privilege principles.
* Participate in security awareness training initiatives and help promote a culture of security throughout the organization.
* Support compliance efforts related to security frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI) through documentation and evidence gathering.
Other tasks or projects as needed or assigned.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is ($65.00 - 70.00/Hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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