This is a remote position.
This person will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls across the organization’s Azure cloud environment. This role will focus on implementing and securing Azure infrastructure, optimizing Microsoft Defender for Cloud, supporting database security, and ensuring alignment with security and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Configure, manage, and optimize infrastructure in Azure Design and implement security controls within Microsoft Azure environments
• Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud Implement and enforce Azure security best practices (RBAC, NSGs, Key Vault, Conditional Access)
• Support secure configuration and hardening of Azure workloads and services
• Provide DBA support activities including database performance tuning, access control administration, troubleshooting.
• Assist with SQL database security (Azure SQL / SQL Server), including encryption, access control, and monitoring Perform vulnerability remediation and support vulnerability management initiatives
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure-by-design implementations Support audit readiness, security assessments, and compliance initiatives
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cybersecurity or cloud security
• AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) certification
• Hands-on experience with Azure security services and architecture
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Working knowledge of SQL databases
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles Experience with vulnerability management processes
Preferred / Good to Have:
• Experience with CrowdStrike (EDR/XDR)
• Experience with Tenable One or other vulnerability management platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM platforms• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code security
• Compliance & Framework Knowledge Knowledge of CIS Controls v8 Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Exposure to NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks
• Experience supporting compliance audits and security assessments
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
Relevant security certifications preferred (e.g., AZ-500, Security+, Comptia+)
