Position: Azure Cloud and Security Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 5 Months (With possible extension)
The IT Cloud (Azure) and Security Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications within Microsoft Azure. This position supports IT development and security initiatives by managing cloud systems, enforcing security protocols, and producing high-quality documentation, diagrams, and procedures that ensure operational clarity and compliance. Installs, monitors, and directs proactive and reactive computer network defense measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of systems. Supports Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity programs.
These are the foundational domains the engineer should understand deeply:
- Microsoft Azure Architecture & Services
- Compute (VMs, App Services, Functions)
- Networking (VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute)
- Storage (Blob, File, Disk)
- Identity (Azure AD, Conditional Access, RBAC)
- Monitoring (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Sentinel)
- Cloud Security & Compliance
- Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth, and secure access patterns
- Azure-native security tools (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Security Center)
- Regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
- Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates
- GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting
- ITIL & Change Management
- Incident, problem, and change management processes
- Documentation standards and lifecycle management
- Enterprise Documentation Practices
- Diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart)
- SOPs, runbooks, and flowcharts for repeatable processes
Required Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Related Field
- 5+ Years in IT Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering Roles
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- PowerShell Scripts
Preferred Skills
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200/SC-300
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
- Experience in Security SEIM Tools
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