Senior Azure Cloud Security Engineer

Post Date

May 30, 2025

Location

New York,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

10022
US
Jul 31, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

NYC-785729

Pay Rate

$200k - $225k (estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Security Engineer with deep expertise in Azure security best practices, cloud networking, and cloud architecture and design. This role is critical in ensuring the security, compliance, and resilience of our Azure-hosted infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and technical leader, capable of both guiding secure cloud architecture and diving into technical implementations. They will develop and enforce cloud security baselines, guardrails, and automation for threat detection and response. Lead threat modeling, security risk assessments, and cloud configuration reviews across the cloud environments.

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Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security engineering utilizing Azure and AWS
Experience of Azure networking, including routing, NSGs, firewalls, DNS, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity.
Strong understanding OAuth2/OIDC, SAML, and modern identity governance
Understanding of DevOps CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes) with DevSecOps principles and secure cloud development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Experience scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash
Ensure compliance with industry frameworks NIST, CIS Benchmark, SOC 2, GDPR
Experience with security monitoring and incident response in cloud-native environments.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certifications such as AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.