Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Microsoft Azure) - Fully Remote

Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Work Setup: Fully Remote/WFH (equipment provided)

Shift Schedule: 5 PM - 2 AM (PH Time)

Eligibility: Natural-born PH citizen

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud security engineering, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Hands-on experience with Azure security tools and services (Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure Policy, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Purview, Azure Firewall, etc.)
• Familiarity with third-party IAM and security tools (Okta and Okta integration with Entra ID, OneLogin, Splunk, etc.).
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, risk assessment, and incident remediation techniques (HIPAA/HITRUST, FedRAMP, NIST, PCI DSS, CJIS, etc.)
• Familiarity with third-party firewalls such as Palo Alto and Fortinet
• Working knowledge of Azure Networking, Compute, and Storage services
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Strong understanding of identity and access management in Azure environments

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• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification required
• Preferably available to start immediately

Good-to-have Qualifications:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments is a plus
• SC-200: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification strongly desired
• SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator Associate certification strongly desired
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification desired

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and optimization of cloud security solutions across complex client environments
• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures.
• Design and implement security controls across Azure services including Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Purview, and DLP/AIP.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure deployment of Azure Compute, Networking, and Storage resources.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents using Log Analytics and SIEM tools.
• Support identity and access management initiatives, including IAM, PIM, and Access Packages.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to automation efforts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash to streamline security operations.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Guide secure architecture and design patterns in Azure.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements