Azure Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security

. Design Azure cloud solutions with a secure-by-design approach .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure Azure cloud solutions, including proficiency in Azure services, API management, and AI technologies. Capable of developing migration strategies, ensuring high availability, and applying governance policies while mentoring teams and leading technical discussions.

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Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure AI Foundry ProficiencyAzure API Management ExpertiseInfrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformCloud Security Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Azure ServicesTerraformPowerShellAzure API ManagementAzure AI FoundryAzure Kubernetes ServiceAzure Virtual NetworksAzure MonitorIaC ToolsZero Trust Architectures

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure OpenAIAzure Container RegistryAzure Container AppsMicrosoft Defender for CloudAzure Key Vault

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAI-102AZ-500AZ-700CCSK

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingDisaster RecoveryFinOpsCloud SecurityNetworking Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudKubernetesPythonTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Azure cloud solutions with a secure-by-design approach
Collaborate with customer IT teams to implement and secure cloud resources
Develop scalable and resilient Azure Commercial and Azure Gov Cloud architectures
Develop migration strategies and plans from on-premises environments to Azure
Secure Microsoft Entra ID and Azure-based systems and data
Create architectural and data flow diagrams
Develop and deploy IaC using Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, and PowerShell
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, and alerting
Evaluate and recommend Azure services based on business requirements
Integrate Azure solutions with new and existing systems and applications
Serve as SME for Azure AI Foundry, including generative AI, machine learning, RAG, Responsible AI, content safety, and guardrails
Secure AI workloads using private endpoints, managed identities, customer-managed keys, and least-privilege access
Serve as SME for Azure API Management and design secure, scalable API gateways
Author APIM policies for OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, mutual TLS, rate limiting, caching, transformation, and routing
Design APIM as a GenAI gateway for Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI
Integrate APIM with Entra ID, Application Gateway/WAF, private networking, and self-hosted gateways
Establish API governance, lifecycle management, developer portals, and observability
Define and maintain Azure governance policies, including subscription, cost, security, identity, and deployment policies
Support DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Lead technical discussions and presentations for internal teams and customers
Produce customer deliverables, internal procedures, and delivery playbooks
Train and mentor staff on Azure technologies
Participate in strategic planning, training material, and tool development
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience building or managing cloud environments in medium to large companies
Professional certification in Azure, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar preferred
Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends
Proficient in Azure services, including Entra ID, Azure Virtual Networks/Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Private Link/Private Endpoint
SME-level proficiency in Azure AI Foundry, including model catalog and deployment, AI agents, prompt flow, RAG architectures, evaluations, and Responsible AI/content safety controls
SME-level proficiency in Azure API Management, including gateway architecture, policy authoring, API security and versioning, developer portal, self-hosted gateways, and GenAI/AI gateway use
Experience with Azure OpenAI and generative AI patterns, including prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector/semantic search
Hands-on experience with AKS, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Container Apps
Working knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Familiarity with Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework landing zones
Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and at least one general-purpose language such as Python
Experience designing Zero Trust architectures and security controls for AI and API workloads
Experience with FinOps and Azure cost management, including AI token consumption and API usage costs
Relevant Azure certifications such as AI-102, AZ-500, or AZ-700 are a plus
Must pass either CCSK or (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional within 6 months of joining
Experience with cloud security, networking, and disaster recovery best practices
Strong knowledge of IaC tools such as ARM templates or Terraform
Experience with network security best practices and configurations
Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to solve technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options
Ability to use emerging AI technologies to improve business outcomes
Sedentary work; substantial wrist, hand, and/or finger movement and close visual acuity for at least 8 hours daily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workforce primarily; U.S. based only
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan with GuidePoint paying 90% of employee premiums and 70% of family premiums
High Deductible Health Plan with HSA; GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums
HSA contribution of $850 annually for employees or $1,750 annually for family coverage
Group Dental Insurance; GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums
12 corporate holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option
Up to 10% travel