Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience., Minimum 5 years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles, particularly with Azure Security Services., Extensive knowledge in Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)., Experience with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR..

Key responsibilities:

Collaborate with contractors and staff to enhance web and Windows applications.

Apply IT and cloud security expertise to ensure application and infrastructure integrity.

Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices aligned with industry standards.

Stay informed on security threats and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.

Job description

Location: Richmond, VA
Position Type: Remote
Contract Length: 7 months + possible extension

Position Overview:

Seeking an Azure Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Engineer) with minimum 5 years’ experience to work with an existing software development team.

Duties:

Collaborate with experienced contractors and staff to support and enhance web and Windows applications used by internal staff and external constituents
Apply expertise in IT security and cloud security to ensure application and infrastructure integrity
Operate within an Agile/Scrum development environment, working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Stay informed on evolving security threats and proactively contribute to risk mitigation strategies

Required Skills:

5 years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles
5 years of experience with Azure Security Services (e.g., Azure Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy and Blueprints, Azure Security Center)
5 years of experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD), including conditional access, MFA, and identity protection
5 years of extensive knowledge in Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
5 years of experience with network security tools such as NSGs, ASGs, VPN, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity security
5 years of experience implementing and monitoring compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR
5 years of experience in threat modeling and vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR tuning and response workflows, and security alert triage and forensics
5 years of experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform
5 years of experience integrating security with CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
5 years of experience creating and delivering security architecture reports and documentation
5 years of experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies
3 years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills:

5 years of experience holding relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM

Required profile