Azure Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
$58 - $63 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

SaaS
Resource Management
ProVision
Virtual Machines
SAN
Video
WebEx
Management
Analytics
Terraform
ARM
RBAC
Incident Management
Performance Tuning
Cloud Computing
Network Security
Collaboration
FedRAMP
Microsoft Azure
Endpoint Protection
Trend Micro
Regulatory Compliance
Qualys
Splunk
VDI
DaaS
Microsoft Windows
Citrix
VMware
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Python
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Azure Security Engineer in Austin, TX.

Summary:
Our Enterprise Technology client is looking for a Security Engineer to help with various security initiatives encompassing the implementation of a new secure Azure Cloud Environment, improving the security posture of the current environment, and ensuring end point security. Join the security team within the infrastructure group supporting a global enterprise collaborative Saas product.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors' degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud environments
* Strong experience with Azure tenant, subscription, and resource management
* Experience with Azure AD/Entra ID for identity, access, and tenant administration
* Experience and ability to provision, configure, and manage Azure VMs, storage, networking, and identity services
* Experience supporting enterprise-scale video collaboration platforms (e.g., Cisco Webex, WebRTC-based platforms)
* Experience with endpoint configuration and management
* Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
* Hands-on experience with hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure)
* Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
* Familiarity with Azure Policy, RBAC, security groups, and conditional access
* Knowledge of device enrollment, patching, compliance, and endpoint security
* Strong understanding of incident response, availability SLAs, and service performance tuning
* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud Ops, networking, security, workplace collaboration)

Preferred:
* Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
* Needing prior experience with FedRAMP and Microsoft Azure
* Some knowledge of endpoint protection using Trend Micro Deep Security, vulnerability compliance scanning with Qualys, security logging using Splunk, etc.
* Familiarity with VDI/DaaS platforms (Windows 365, Citrix, VMware Horizon)
* Exposure to PowerShell scripting or Python automation for tenant and endpoint tasks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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