Remote Cybersecurity Engineer

Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Azure Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity Engineer III) with a minimum of five years of experience to join our existing software development team.
• This position is remote and is intended for candidates located in the EST time zone.
• The contract length is 7 months, with the possibility of extension.
• The role involves collaborating with contractors and staff on security aspects of web and Windows applications.
• The engineer will implement and manage IT and cloud security best practices across various applications.
• Participation in Agile/Scrum development processes is required, including interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The engineer will ensure applications and systems comply with industry-standard cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in securing cloud-based environments, particularly within the Azure ecosystem, is essential.
• The role includes contributing to security design, implementation, and review of mobile and responsive applications.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles.
• A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments is required.
• Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience supported by a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with Azure Security Services, including Azure Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy and Blueprints, and Azure Security Center is necessary.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD), including conditional access, MFA, and identity protection.
• Extensive knowledge in Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is required, with 5+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience with network security components such as Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Security Groups (ASGs), VPNs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity is essential.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience implementing and monitoring compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Extensive knowledge in threat modeling, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR tuning and response workflows, and security alert triage and forensics is required, with 5+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience performing scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform is necessary.
• Candidates should have 5+ years of experience integrating with CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments using tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of experience creating and delivering security architecture reports and documentation is required.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Preferred skills include 5+ years of experience with relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to work on a contract basis with a potential for extension.
• The role allows for collaboration with a diverse team of contractors and staff.
• There is an opportunity to participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
• The position provides a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the Azure ecosystem.
• Candidates will gain experience in implementing and managing IT and cloud security best practices across various applications.