Azure Cloud Security Analyst (Exp required 2 To 4 years)

Role: Azure Cloud Security Engineer/Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Security Engineer/Analyst with a strong background in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enhancing security controls across Azure environments. This role focuses on cloud infrastructure protection, vulnerability management, risk reduction, and remediation coordination using Microsoft Defender and related Azure security tools.

Minimum Degree Required:

Bachelors Degree

Minimum Year(s) of Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience for experienced associate in cloud security, Azure administration, or cybersecurity operations.

Certification(s) Preferred:

• SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Security Operations

• Manage and monitor Microsoft Azure security tools, including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Servers, and Azure Security Center.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments and security posture evaluations to identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.
• Coordinate and execute remediation plans in collaboration with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.
• Develop and maintain risk burndown dashboards, ensuring visible progress toward reducing identified risks.

Vulnerability Management

• Perform regular vulnerability scans of Azure workloads using integrated tools (Microsoft Defender, Qualys, Tenable, etc.).
• Analyze vulnerability findings and provide prioritized remediation guidance to technical teams.
• Track and report vulnerability closure rates and maintain metrics related to patch compliance and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with security governance teams to align vulnerability management activities with enterprise frameworks.

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Integrate security alerts into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) for threat monitoring and incident response.
• Investigate and triage cloud security incidents and support root cause analysis and containment actions.
• Recommend continuous improvements to Azure security configurations and monitoring use cases.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including governance, resource management, and network security concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Servers, Azure Security Center, and Azure Policy.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools and processes (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Defender, Rapid7).
• Familiarity with risk remediation planning, burndown tracking, and security metrics/reporting.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM), Azure RBAC, and least privilege principles.
• Understanding of Azure networking, encryption, key vaults, and storage security.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.