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ASCENDING LLC

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$116K - $153K/yr

Manage email security platforms (Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, etc.) * Maintain mail flow, transport rules, and email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) * Assist with ...

ASCENDING LLC

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

$110K - $144K/yr

Manage email security platforms (Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, etc.) * Maintain mail flow, transport rules, and email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) * Assist with ...

Navteca

Junior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

... Assist with monitoring Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendations and alerts Support identity and access monitoring in Microsoft Entra ID Help validate MFA, Conditional Access, and role based ...

VanEck

Security Operations Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

... * Assist in testing and deploying new endpoint and detection technologies. * Participate in ... Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and ASR rules

Professional Search Group - Orange County

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Help Desk/ Microsoft 365 Administrator

Cypress, CA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Create and maintain Microsoft Lists to support business workflows. * Assist with development and ... Knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Microsoft security features. * Experience working for an MSP or ...

Electrosonic

IT Infrastructure Administrator

$60K - $75K/yr

Monitor endpoint security and health using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. * Apply OS and ... Server, Infrastructure & Cloud Support * Assist with daily monitoring and basic administration of ...

Eliassen Group

SOC Analyst

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$50 - $55/hr

Analyze alerts from EDR/XDR solutions such as Microsoft Defender. * Monitor identity-related risks ... These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in ...

Eliassen Group

SOC Analyst

Washington, DC · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Analyze alerts from EDR/XDR solutions such as Microsoft Defender. * Monitor identity-related risks ... These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in ...

Eliassen Group

SOC Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Analyze alerts from EDR/XDR solutions such as Microsoft Defender. * Monitor identity-related risks ... These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in ...

REPKON USA

Sr Cybersecurity Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

... Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Defender for ... • Assist in SSP, POA&M, and security control implementation documentation • Work with IT ...

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Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

ASCENDING LLC

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

$116K - $153K/yr

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Job description

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Engineer
Remote (EST Preferred)
6-month contract (potential to extend)
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Azure cloud and hybrid on-prem environments. This role is infrastructure-first, with responsibility for Azure networking, compute, identity, and security, while also supporting Microsoft 365 and email platforms within the broader ecosystem.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience across Azure infrastructure, hybrid identity, and enterprise systems engineering, with the ability to own environments end-to-end and operate as a technical SME.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering
  • Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure environments, including Virtual Machines, storage, and resource configurations
  • Configure and maintain Azure networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, peering, VPN connectivity, load balancing)
  • Support and optimize hybrid infrastructure across Azure and on-prem (Windows Server, VMware)
  • Implement and manage Azure monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerting)
  • Ensure performance, availability, and scalability of cloud infrastructure
Identity & Access Management (Core Focus)
  • Administer and manage Entra ID (Azure AD) including hybrid identity (AD Connect)
  • Configure and enforce Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and Zero Trust policies
  • Support and implement SSO integrations using SAML and OAuth across enterprise applications
  • Manage identity lifecycle, access governance, and directory services
Messaging & Collaboration (Secondary Responsibility)
  • Support Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange environments
  • Manage email security platforms (Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, etc.)
  • Maintain mail flow, transport rules, and email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • Assist with migrations and optimization of Microsoft 365 services
Security, Automation & Operations
  • Collaborate with security teams to support cloud security posture, threat detection, and incident response
  • Utilize tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview for monitoring and compliance
  • Automate infrastructure and administrative tasks using PowerShell and/or Azure CLI
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud issues
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering / Infrastructure Engineering roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage)
  • Experience managing hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure)
  • Solid experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Experience with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, peering)
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation
  • Experience with Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Familiarity with email security concepts and tools (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-phishing)Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, cloud, and identity systems
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview
  • Knowledge of VMware or other virtualization platforms
  • Experience with Proofpoint or similar secure email gateways
  • Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.) or Microsoft certifications
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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