Azure Cloud Security Engineer

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. Analyze, prioritize, and remediate security recommendations from Microsoft Defender for Cloud .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Azure Compute, Azure Networking, and Azure Storage, while effectively managing security controls and compliance through Azure Policy. Proven ability to analyze and remediate security risks using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and produce comprehensive technical documentation.

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Microsoft Azure Cloud ServicesMicrosoft Defender for CloudAzure Policy ManagementNetwork SecurityVulnerability Management

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Hard Skills

Azure ComputeAzure NetworkingAzure StorageMicrosoft Entra IDAzure PortalAzure CLIMicrosoft PowerShellSecurity HardeningIdentity and Access ManagementRole-Based Access Control

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam-OrientedOrganizedCustomer-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Cloud GovernanceSecurity RecommendationsVulnerability RemediationTechnical DocumentationStakeholder Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, prioritize, and remediate security recommendations from Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Improve and maintain Microsoft Secure Score through proactive security measures and continuous follow-up
Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure cloud environments
Configure and manage Azure Policy to enforce governance, compliance, and security standards
Coordinate patching, vulnerability remediation, and hardening activities for Azure virtual machines and other cloud workloads
Review and improve security configurations for Azure Compute, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Microsoft Entra ID environments
Produce technical documentation, security reports, remediation plans, and stakeholder status updates
Work on digitization and transformation projects for market-leading customers through close collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field
At least five years of relevant professional experience
Senior-level hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise-scale cloud environments
Strong knowledge of Azure Compute, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Microsoft Entra ID
Practical experience using Microsoft Defender for Cloud to identify, assess, and remediate cloud security risks
Experience with Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and/or Microsoft PowerShell
Solid understanding of Azure Policy, cloud governance, identity and access management, and role-based access control
Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, vulnerability management, security hardening, and the principle of least privilege
Must be authorized to work in Canada
Must be able to perform the role remotely from within Canada
Open to Canadian residents, including persons with a valid work permit in Canada
Communicative, positive, and customer-oriented
Strong analytical skills, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
Responsible, autonomous, and resourceful
Team-oriented, organized, and committed to quality results
Creative and proactive
Able to coordinate and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open, diverse, family-friendly company culture
Work-life balance between leisure and work
Transparent, honest, and trust-based corporate culture
Employee growth and development opportunities
Collaboration with passionate IT specialists who share skills and competence