Azure Sentinel Remote Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there's no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you'll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office.This position allows remote flexibility but will have 1 day per week in the office.
If living in one of our approved states (Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Texas) - this person may travel to our headquarters based on business needs.
The Cloud Security Engineer is a hands-on technologist responsible for implementing, operating, and improving cloud security capabilities across the enterprise.
We are looking for a cloud security professional who can take ownership of assigned work, apply sound technical judgment, and translate security requirements into practical solutions. You will partner closely with engineering, architecture, and risk teams to deliver scalable security capabilities that work in real-world environments.
You will also help enable the secure adoption of AI technologies by implementing guardrails, supporting AI-enabled platforms, and helping ensure AI-driven capabilities align with security and compliance requirements.

What you'll do:

• Implement andmaintainsecure Azure configurations, guardrails, and reference architectures across identity, network, compute, and data
• Implement policy-as-code and secure-by-default deployment patterns using Azure Policy and infrastructure-as-code
• Support the operation and continued improvement of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), including risk prioritization, remediation, and baseline alignment
• Implement, tune,operate, and improve cloud security tooling and core security platforms, including Microsoft Defender, WAF, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, CyberArk, CrowdStrike, and related capabilities
• Implement andmaintainsecurity guardrails for AI usage and the secure adoption of AI platforms
• Identify, assess, and help mitigate cloud and AI security risks, including misconfigurations, access risks, and emerging threats
• Partner with platform and application security teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and support secure AI-assisted development practices
• Develop automation to improve remediation, monitoring, and compliance reporting at scale
• Partner with engineering teams to translate security requirements into practical, implemented solutions
• Troubleshoot cloud security issues, document solutions, and collaborate with senior engineers on complex problems

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, cloud engineering, or related fields
• Hands-on experience supporting or securing Azure environments, including identity, network, and platform services
• Experience implementing or operating cloud security controls and tooling
• Working knowledge of cloud security risks and misconfiguration patterns, including identity and access risks
• Experience with or working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and policy-as-code
• Ability to assess risk, prioritize remediation activities, and drive assigned issues to resolution
• Ability to work independently with general guidance, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and deliver reliable outcomes
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to implement practical, scalable security solutions
• Strong communicationskills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, architects, risk partners, and leadership

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,and orabilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.