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WCT is a global talent solutions partner committed to delivering high-impact technology and engineering talent to some of the world’s most innovative companies. As a WCT employee, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in execution.

We are seeking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer with a strong focus on assessing Security Architecture with hands-on experience in performing security assessments and tests across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security reviews of the infrastructure, performing manual security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and penetration tests on on-premises networks and Azure cloud environments, including manual and automated testing of network controls, firewalls, and cloud-native security features.
• Evaluate network security posture throughout design, implementation, and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Collaborate with application security architects to understand and integrate secure design principles into network infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, DevOps, Application Development, Enterprise Architecture) to uncover vulnerabilities and drive remediation efforts.
• Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for network and cloud deployments.
• Review and enhance network architecture by identifying threats, risks, and compliance gaps specific to Azure services (e.g., Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Azure Gateway).
• Provide guidance on identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP).
• Stay current with emerging network security trends, Azure security enhancements, and evolving threat landscapes.
• Prepare security assessment reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in incident response activities related to network or application security events.

• 5+ years of professional experience in network security, including hands-on experience with on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of application security architecture and its integration with network security.
• Experience conducting manual and automated network security assessments, scanning and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of Azure security tools and services: Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Security Center/Defender, Key Vault, etc.
• Strong communication skills to advise and collaborate with teams across the enterprise.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CEH, CCSP) are a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred.

Compensation / Salary Range: The typical pay range for this role is: USD $100,000/Yearly - $115,000/Yearly. Factors that may affect pay within or outside of this range may include but not limited to geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Medical, dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Holidays, 401(k) benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible WCT employees and may vary depending on the nature of your employment.

WCT will accept applications and processes offers for these roles until the role is filled.

WCT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.