Azure Cloud Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Evaluate, prioritize, and address security recommendations provided by Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

• Enhance and sustain Microsoft Secure Score through proactive security initiatives and ongoing follow-up.

• Design, implement, and oversee security controls in Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

• Set up and manage Azure Policy to enforce governance, compliance, and security standards.

• Coordinate patching, vulnerability remediation, and hardening efforts for Azure virtual machines and other cloud workloads.

• Review and enhance security configurations for Azure Compute, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Microsoft Entra ID environments.

• Generate technical documentation, security reports, remediation plans, and updates for stakeholders.

• Participate in digitization and transformation projects for leading market clients through close collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.

• Senior-level hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise-scale cloud environments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Azure Compute, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Practical experience utilizing Microsoft Defender for Cloud to identify, evaluate, and resolve cloud security risks.

• Familiarity with Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and/or Microsoft PowerShell.

• Strong understanding of Azure Policy, cloud governance, identity and access management, and role-based access control.

• In-depth knowledge of network security, encryption, vulnerability management, security hardening, and the principle of least privilege.

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

• Must be capable of performing the role remotely from within Canada.

• Open to Canadian residents, including those with a valid work permit in Canada.

• Excellent communication skills, with a positive and customer-focused attitude.

• Strong analytical abilities, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

• Responsible, self-sufficient, and resourceful.

• Team-oriented, organized, and dedicated to achieving quality outcomes.

• Creative and proactive in approach.

• Capable of coordinating and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• A welcoming, diverse, and family-friendly company culture.

• A balanced approach to work and leisure.

• A transparent, honest, and trust-based corporate environment.

• Opportunities for employee growth and development.

• Collaboration with enthusiastic IT professionals who share their expertise and skills.