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Aprio

Azure Security Consultant

Dallas, TX

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

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Azure Security Consultant

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio

Azure Security Consultant

Washington, DC

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio

Azure Security Consultant

Bellevue, WA

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio

Azure Security Consultant

Atlanta, GA

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio

Azure Security Consultant

Boston, MA

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

ComTec Information Systems

Azure Architect

Newark, NJ · Hybrid

$66.25 - $86.50/hr

Implement Azure security best practices - Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), RBAC, Managed ... Identities, Azure Key Vault, Defender for Cloud * Design CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps / ...

xAI

Security Engineer - Azure Government

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

They are seeking a skilled Azure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across their Azure Gov Cloud environment, collaborating with various teams to enhance ...

Global Payments

Azure Security DevOps Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$51.50 - $70.50/hr

As an Azure Security Engineer, you should be hands-on in all aspects of Azure security including implementing security controls and threat protection, managing identity and access management ...

xAI

Security Engineer - Azure Government

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$180K - $440K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Azure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across our Azure Gov Cloud environment (including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios). In ...

Signature Aviation

Cloud Security Manager (Azure)

Orlando, FL · Hybrid

$61.25 - $81.25/hr

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Microsoft Azure security frameworks, hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Arc, and data center modernization, and a proven track record of ...

No Limit Technology

Engagement Lead - Azure

Tampa, FL

$60 - $78.25/hr

Strong understanding of Azure security and compliance capabilities, such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Key Vault, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles. \n * Hands\-on ...

Global Payments

Azure Security DevOps Engineer

Columbus, GA · On-site

$47.25 - $64.75/hr

As an Azure Security Engineer, you should be hands-on in all aspects of Azure security including implementing security controls and threat protection, managing identity and access management ...

xAI

Security Engineer - Azure Government

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

We are seeking a skilled Azure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across our Azure Gov Cloud environment (including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios). In ...

xAI

Security Engineer - Azure Government

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

We are seeking a skilled Azure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across our Azure Gov Cloud environment (including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios). In ...

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Senior Security Engineer - Azure Security

Core Specialty

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Core Specialty is seeking a Senior Azure Cyber Security Engineer to serve as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert within the Cyber Security Engineering function. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports, focused on designing, implementing, and operating security controls across Azure, identity, endpoint, cloud application, and network security domains. This role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a broad and evolving security landscape. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic security initiatives with day-to-day operational engineering work, operates with minimal direction, and proactively identifies gaps, proposes solutions, and executes with a strong sense of ownership.
The selected candidate will be required to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office/2 remote) out of our Dallas, TX, or Cincinnati, OH office. No relocation assistance is being offered with this role.
Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:
Cloud Security Engineering & Program Maturation
  • Serve as a senior technical contributor driving the maturation of Core Specialty's Azure security posture
  • Identify gaps in cloud security controls, define remediation approaches, and deliver measurable improvements
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex security engineering challenges and incidents
  • Partner with IT, GRC, and business stakeholders to align security engineering solutions with risk objectives
  • Balance work across multiple concurrent projects and BAU (business-as-usual) security operations

Azure Security & Policy Engineering
  • Design, implement, and manage Azure Policy definitions, initiatives, and assignments to enforce security baselines and regulatory requirements
  • Engineer and maintain security configurations across Azure services, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Key Vault, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Develop and operationalize monitoring, alerting, and remediation workflows for Azure policy non-compliance

Cloud Application Security
  • Define and enforce cloud application security policies using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA)
  • Implement Conditional Access App Control for real-time session enforcement across SaaS applications
  • Establish cloud application risk scoring, usage policies, and data exfiltration controls
  • Partner with business units to assess and onboard new cloud applications with appropriate security guardrails

Identity & Access Management
  • Architect and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security configurations, including: Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Access reviews and identity governance, Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Govern identity lifecycle and entitlement management across Azure and integrated SaaS platforms
  • Support identity security governance in AWS IAM, including federation and cross-cloud identity considerations

Network Security Engineering
  • Design and manage Azure-native network security controls, including: Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door, Azure WAF, Azure DDoS Protection, VNets, Private Endpoints, and NSGs
  • Support perimeter and segmentation security using Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama
  • Manage and support Cloudflare security services (WAF, DDoS, DNS security, ZTNA, Bot Management)
  • Collaborate with network engineering teams to ensure designs align with zero trust principles

Endpoint Security & Intune Engineering
  • Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Intune security policies at scale, including: Device compliance and configuration profiles, Endpoint protection and ASR rules, Application Protection Policies (MAM), Windows Autopilot and enrollment controls
  • Maintain endpoint security baselines aligned with CIS benchmarks
  • Support integration and operational transition to SentinelOne as the primary EDR platform
  • Partner with IT operations to safely test and deploy endpoint security changes

Incident Response & Documentation
  • Act as a senior technical escalation point during security incidents
  • Contribute to incident response playbooks and post-incident reviews
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, including: Security architecture diagrams, SOPs and runbooks, Policy rationale and audit artifacts

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:
  • Working knowledge of AWS IAM, federation (SAML/OIDC), and cross-cloud identity concepts
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking fundamentals, and zero trust principles
  • Excellent technical documentation and written communication skills
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment with evolving priorities
  • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications (Preferred)
  • AZ-500, SC-100, SC-200
  • CISSP
  • PCNSE
  • AWS Security Specialty
  • Relevant GIAC certifications

Experience:
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure security and the Microsoft security ecosystem
  • Hands-on experience with: Azure Policy (JSON), Intune, Entra ID (Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC), Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Functional experience with network security platforms, including Palo Alto Networks and Cloudflare
  • Strong background with Azure components

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries
  • Familiarity with NAIC Model Laws, SOX, and insurance regulatory requirements
  • Experience with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
  • Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
  • PowerShell and/or KQL for automation and investigation
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, or information protection
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
  • Cloudflare Zero Trust experience

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program

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