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Job Summary:
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. They are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join their talented Team as an MS Azure IaaS/Defender. The role involves designing and implementing network segmentation strategies within Azure IaaS, leveraging Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and manage network segmentation strategies within Azure IaaS to improve security, performance, and compliance across cloud environments.
• Create and maintain Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Application Security Groups (ASGs) to segment resources and isolate critical workloads in Azure.
• Work with other teams to design and implement network segmentation policies that adhere to security best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
• Leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to enforce and monitor security policies on segmented networks.
• Implement and configure security controls and alerts within MS Defender to identify, monitor, and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats within Azure environments.
• Develop and maintain security baseline configurations for Azure IaaS resources using MS Defender and Azure Security Center.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate MS Defender with other security solutions and incident response workflows to improve cloud security posture.
• Utilize automation tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Ansible, or PowerShell to deploy and manage network segmentation and security configurations at scale.
• Develop and maintain scripts or automation workflows to enforce segmentation policies and integrate MS Defender for proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Continuously monitor the performance and security of network segments within Azure using Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender, and other cloud-native monitoring tools.
• Identify areas for optimization, security hardening, and potential bottlenecks in segmented network traffic.
• Work closely with cloud engineering and security teams to resolve network issues and improve overall network efficiency and protection.
• Ensure all network segmentation designs meet industry-specific security standards and compliance requirements, including NIST, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to conduct regular security audits and risk assessments within Azure environments to maintain compliance.
• Implement micro-segmentation techniques within Azure to limit the blast radius of potential security incidents and reduce the attack surface.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all network segmentation configurations, security policies, and procedures.
• Produce regular reports on network segmentation health, security postures, and MS Defender alerts to inform stakeholders and ensure continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience in network engineering or IT security, with a focus on cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure IaaS.
• Proven experience implementing and managing network segmentation within Azure, including VNets, Subnets, NSGs, ASGs, and other Azure networking components.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and other Azure security tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including securing resources in IaaS environments and using tools to enhance security and monitoring.
• Design, implement, and manage network segmentation strategies within Azure IaaS to improve security, performance, and compliance across cloud environments.
• Create and maintain Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Application Security Groups (ASGs) to segment resources and isolate critical workloads in Azure.
• Work with other teams to design and implement network segmentation policies that adhere to security best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
• Leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to enforce and monitor security policies on segmented networks.
• Implement and configure security controls and alerts within MS Defender to identify, monitor, and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats within Azure environments.
• Develop and maintain security baseline configurations for Azure IaaS resources using MS Defender and Azure Security Center.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate MS Defender with other security solutions and incident response workflows to improve cloud security posture.
• Utilize automation tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Ansible, or PowerShell to deploy and manage network segmentation and security configurations at scale.
• Develop and maintain scripts or automation workflows to enforce segmentation policies and integrate MS Defender for proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Continuously monitor the performance and security of network segments within Azure using Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender, and other cloud-native monitoring tools.
• Identify areas for optimization, security hardening, and potential bottlenecks in segmented network traffic.
• Work closely with cloud engineering and security teams to resolve network issues and improve overall network efficiency and protection.
• Ensure all network segmentation designs meet industry-specific security standards and compliance requirements, including NIST, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to conduct regular security audits and risk assessments within Azure environments to maintain compliance.
• Implement micro-segmentation techniques within Azure to limit the blast radius of potential security incidents and reduce the attack surface.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all network segmentation configurations, security policies, and procedures.
• Produce regular reports on network segmentation health, security postures, and MS Defender alerts to inform stakeholders and ensure continuous improvement.
Company:
Ampcus is a global business, technology consulting and an staff augmentation firm specializing in AI/ML,digital solutions, Cybersecurity & Risk management, Testing, Forensics & Fraud services and human capital management. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Chantilly, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.