Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Description Qualifications Required . Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience is acceptable. Minimum 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud operations, with a demonstrated focus on security and vulnerability management. Proven track record of managing and securing large-scale Azure environments in production. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance in enterprise cloud environments. Extensive experience in responding to and managing security incidents and threat mitigation in Azure. Technical Skills Azure Expertise : In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to: Azure Security Center Azure Defender Azure Key Vault Azure Policy Azure Sentinel (SIEM) Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Security and Vulnerability Tools : Proficiency with vulnerability scanning and management tools like Qualys, Tenable Nessus, or Rapid7. Experience with Azure-native security tools for threat detection and remediation. Infrastructure Hardening : Strong knowledge of security best practices for securing virtual machines, storage accounts, AKS, and network components. Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation in Azure. Automation & Scripting : Advanced skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell , Azure CLI , Python , or other automation tools to remediate vulnerabilities and improve operational efficiency. Experience in integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines. Certifications (Preferred or Mandatory) Azure Cloud Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Security Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP ) Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH ) CompTIA Security+ GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC, or GCED) Other Requirements Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001 , SOC 2 , GDPR , or HIPAA . Experience in performing and supporting audits related to cloud security. Proven ability to stay current with evolving cloud and cybersecurity trends. Show more Show less