Senior Cloud Security Engineer -Hybrid - Mechanicsville, VA
About the job
Client is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure enterprise cloud environments as part of its Azure migration initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement secure Azure cloud infrastructure.
Configure Azure Firewall, WAF, NSGs, virtual networks, and network segmentation.
Manage IAM, RBAC, MFA, and privileged access controls.
Monitor security events using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and SIEM tools.
Investigate security incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation.
Develop Azure Policies and Automation Runbooks.
Implement Zero Trust, NIST, CIS, and enterprise security standards.
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and SOC teams.
Required Skills:
Strong hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Security and enterprise cloud engineering.
Expertise in Azure networking, IAM/RBAC, security monitoring, and incident response.
Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
Knowledge of vulnerability management, CNAPP/CSPM, and cloud security compliance.
Experience with Azure Policy, Automation Runbooks, Zero Trust, and NIST frameworks.
Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
Required Certifications:
Azure Security Engineer Associate
CompTIA Security+
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)