In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Cloud Security Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and investigate patterns in security controls and telemetry, recommending mitigation strategies and driving improvements through automation.
• Install, upgrade, maintain, and optimize security platforms, cloud services, and supporting infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and operate secure Azure cloud environments using native and third-party security controls.
• Deliver and support Cyber Security and Compliance solutions across hybrid and cloud-only environments.
• Configure, monitor, and operate one or more of the following platforms:
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
• Azure DevOps pipelines and integrations
• Azure networking stack (Firewalls, vWAN, vNet, NSGs, Gateways, NVAs, VMs)
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates, Azure Policy)
• Build and enhance security detections and analytics using:
• SIEM (Sentinel)
• Defender signals
• IOC / TTP-based methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK)

• Conduct incident investigations and response activities, including triage, containment, remediation, and RCA.
• Develop and maintain SOAR automation workflows (Logic Apps / playbooks) to improve detection and response efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, networking, cloud engineering, service teams, and external partners).
• Identify gaps in security posture, policies, and operational processes; propose and implement improvements.
• Drive operational excellence through:
• Metrics analysis (alerts, incidents, SLA adherence)
• Continuous improvement of detection fidelity
• Reduction of alert noise and false positives
• Participate in on-call rotation (DRI model) supporting security operations.

Required Qualifications:

• • 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Cloud Security Engineering (Azure preferred)
  • Security Operations / SOC environments
  • SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel preferred)
  • Threat detection and incident response
  • Security monitoring, anomaly detection, and threat analytics
  • Experience working with Azure infrastructure and networking concepts.
  • Experience with at least one of:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
  • Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell,KQL)
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.

Background Check Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cloud & Security (Highly Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

Security Foundations (Preferred)

• CISSP (ISC2),CCSP (Cloud Security), CompTIA Security+, CySA+,GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCED)

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.