Azure Security Engineer

About the role

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. Job Summary As an Azure Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a secure Azure cloud environment from the ground-up. Job Description We are looking for an Azure Security Engineer to design and implement secure Azure cloud environments from the ground up. This position will be part-time contract and fully remote. This project is slated to start August 3 and run through February 2027. Only candidates not requiring sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zone architecture aligned with security best practices
• Develop and enforce security baselines using Azure Security Benchmark standards
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Endpoint and Identity
• Deploy and configure Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring and threat detection
• Establish identity governance and privileged access controls including PIM and Conditional Access
• Integrate SOC and NOC tools with Azure native security platforms
• Develop vulnerability management and patching strategies
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery frameworks

Requirements

• Required:
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer certification or equivalent
• Experience with Azure security architecture and cloud implementations
• Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (NIST, CMMC, etc.)
• Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust security models
• Experience integrating enterprise security tools within Azure ecosystems
• Experience with vulnerability management and remediation processes
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery architecture
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Endpoint, and Identity
• Microsoft Sentinel deployment and configuration experience
• Strong understand of Azure Security Benchmark and security baseline configuration
• Experience with Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access policy design, identity governance and Zero Trust security controls
• Skills with SOC/NOC toolset integration with Azure-native security platforms
• Knowledge of vulnerability and patch management framework
• Skilled in Backup and Disaster Recovery architecture
• Preferred:
• Experience with enterprise cloud transformations and greenfield Azure implementations
• Physical Demands
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor
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• Reasonable accommodation statement
• If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 - 8111.
• EEO Statement

Benefits

Additional Information

Azure Security Engineer Req number: R7991 Employment type: Part time Worksite flexibility: Remote

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