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Security Engineer - Azure Government

Palo Alto, CA; Washington, D.C

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$258kDetected 1 day ago
PowerShellAWSAzureCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDDevOpsRESTMachine LearningCybersecurityNetwork SecurityMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderKQLSOC OperationsDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseFirewallZero TrustLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • We are seeking a skilled Azure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security controls across our Azure Gov Cloud environment (including hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios).
  • In this hands-on role, you will build, strengthen, and maintain our cloud security posture, protect critical workloads, and collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.
  • You will develop, implement, and leverage Microsoft's native security tools to detect threats, respond to incidents, and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, design, and manage security architecture for Azure Government and Commercial deployments (with considerations for DoD IL5\IL6 and FedRAMP High controls)
  • Configure and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and related services for threat detection, vulnerability management, and automated response
  • Design and enforce identity & access management using Microsoft Entra ID, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access policies, RBAC, and just-in-time access
  • Develop and maintain security policies, initiatives, and blueprints using Azure Policy and Microsoft Purview for compliance (NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, STIGs, etc.)
  • Perform threat hunting, incident response, and forensics using Sentinel playbooks, Log Analytics, and KQL queries
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to implement DevSecOps practices, including secure CI/CD pipelines, code scanning, and secure defaults

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, or related roles (with strong Azure focus)
  • Deep hands-on expertise with core Azure security services: Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Intune, Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Firewall, Network Watcher, and Purview
  • Strong understanding of DLP implementation both in cloud and on endpoints utilizing Purview and other Microsoft native controls
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep/ARM templates, Terraform)
  • Strong understanding of identity federation, zero-trust principles, encryption, network security, and vulnerability management
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, STIGs, etc.) and regulatory requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to stay composed under pressure.
  • Deep experience with detection and response engineering and SOC operations
  • Knowledge of container security (Docker, AKS), secure DevOps, or AI/ML workload protection

Skills

  • This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
  • All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
  • Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
  • All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
  • They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

Compensation

  • $100,000 - $258,000 USD

Visa & Work Authorization

  • security clearance (e
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