We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Cloud Engineer with a strong background in cloud security. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with various team members in a small business environment to develop best practises and assist outside consultants with achieving SOC 2 certification for our cloud platform.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with 3+ years in Microsoft Azure.
• Deep experience with Azure networking, security, and identity management.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Defender, Sentinel, and related cybersecurity tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II requirements and controls (a plus).

Azure Cloud Engineering

• Architect, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Azure infrastructure.
• Manage multiple Azure services (App Services, SQL Database, Tables/Blobs, Azure Monitor, Redis Cache, etc.)
• Monitor and optimize cloud cost, performance, and security.

Azure Cloud Security

• Implement and maintain robust security controls.
• Develop and enforce policies for identity and access management (RBAC, Azure AD, MFA).
• Configure and maintain Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel (SIEM), and other monitoring/logging tools.
• Support audit readiness by implementing control measures, collecting evidence, and closing compliance gaps.
• Work closely with stakeholders to maintain up-to-date documentation and policies.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in Azure cloud and cybersecurity best practices.
• Liaise with consultants, auditors, legal, and stakeholders during SOC 2 readiness and audit cycles.
• Stay current on emerging Azure technologies and security threats.