Senior Azure Security Engineer - Remote Position

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Security Engineer to join our team remotely. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our Azure-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

What You'll Do

• Remediate OS-level and VM-configuration vulnerabilities on Windows servers.
• Manage and secure Windows Server environments (2016-2022) through patching, Group Policy Objects (GPO), TLS hardening, and Desired State Configuration (DSC).
• Utilize Microsoft SCCM for patch management and automation.
• Implement PowerShell automation at scale for efficient security management.
• Tighten Network Security Groups (NSG) and firewalls, ensuring disk encryption (ADE/SSE-CMK) and endpoint protection.
• Fix misconfigurations across Azure App Services, SQL, Storage, Key Vault, and other PaaS offerings.
• Implement Azure PaaS security controls, including TLS, managed identity, private endpoints, firewall rules, and AAD-only authentication.
• Remediate container image CVEs, AKS cluster misconfigurations, and runtime posture gaps.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Azure Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server security and configuration management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SCCM, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Azure PaaS security controls and policy authoring.
• Proficiency in C# for security tool development.
• Solid understanding of AKS administration and Linux fundamentals.
• Experience with container security, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.