Senior Cloud Security Engineer

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We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead and support the implementation of robust security controls across cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure through IAM, DevSecOps, threat detection, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities: Manage Azure AD/Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, and PIM Enforce least privilege principles and integrate IAM across enterprise systems Implement encryption, DLP (e.g., Microsoft Purview), classification, and tokenization Align controls with NIST, SOC 2, and CIS Benchmarks Support audits, maintain compliance documentation, and generate security reports Secure Azure workloads (VMs, containers, PaaS) Administer WAFs (Azure WAF, Cloudflare) and next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Azure Firewall) Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor posture using Defender for Cloud and Sentinel Embed security in CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Use IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) with policy-as-code validation (Azure Policy, OPA) Automate code scanning, secrets detection, and container security Security Operations & Incident Response: Maintain SIEM/XDR systems (Sentinel, Defender XDR), investigate threats, and lead incident response Develop incident response plans and conduct root cause analysis and remediation Enforce security policies aligned with regulatory requirements Promote a culture of security awareness and stay current with industry trends Conduct security training and collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business units
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 5+ years in cloud or security engineering roles Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security Hands-on expertise with WAFs, firewalls, IAM, SIEM, and DevSecOps practices Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting Deep understanding of NIST frameworks, SDLC, and secure code review practices Experience in compliance-driven or regulated environments
Compensation: $100,000-135,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
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Location:
Houston, TX, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

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