Azure Security Engineer

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The Azure Security Engineer is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on implementing and operating Azure security controls under the direction of senior engineers and the Tech Lead – Security Engineering.

This role supports day-to-day security operations, policy enforcement, and remediation efforts across Azure, identity, endpoint, and cloud application security domains.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in Azure and Microsoft security services, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow deeper technical expertise while contributing to meaningful security outcomes.

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:


* Implement and maintain Azure Policy assignments and initiatives to enforce security baselines and organizational standards.


* Assist with configuration and operation of Azure security services, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Key Vault, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.


* Monitor Azure security posture and remediate policy non-compliance under guidance from senior engineers.


* Support cloud application security controls using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA).


* Support Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security configurations, including Conditional Access policies, access reviews, and role assignments.


* Assist with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) administration and access governance workflows.


* Assist with deployment and maintenance of Microsoft Intune security policies, including device compliance and configuration profiles.


* Support Azure-native network security configurations (NSGs, Private Endpoints, VNets).


* Assist with firewall rule implementation and validation for Palo Alto Networks and cloud-based security service.


* Support security incident investigations by gathering logs, validating configurations, and assisting with remediation.


* Other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:


* Understanding of cloud networking fundamentals (VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints).


* Familiarity with security concepts such as least privilege, defense-in-depth, and zero trust.


* Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills .


* Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


* Strong background with Azure components.

Experience:


* 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or security engineering roles.


* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and foundational Azure security services.


* Experience in Azure Policy and Azure resource security, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Intune.


* Experience in a regulated environment (insurance, financial services...