Security Engineer II – Hybrid Cloud

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. Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, security baseline controls, and cloud posture recommendations .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeGlen Allen • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and maintaining Azure security services, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and RBAC, while ensuring compliance with security frameworks such as NIST and HIPAA. Proficient in security operations, incident response, and risk communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Azure Security ServicesMicrosoft Defender For CloudRBAC ConfigurationIncident ResponseVulnerability Management

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityCloud SecuritySecurity OperationsVulnerability ManagementLoggingAlertingIncident ResponseAccess ControlSecurity MonitoringCompliance Evidence

Soft Skills

Risk CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SIEM ToolsMicrosoft 365EDRDLPCloud Security Posture Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Security Engineer AssociateCISSP

Industry Keywords

HIPAAPCINISTCISCOBIT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, security baseline controls, and cloud posture recommendations
Configure and support RBAC, Conditional Access, privileged access, and identity governance models for Azure and Microsoft 365
Maintain centralized logging, alerting, and monitoring pipelines for cloud workloads and security investigations
Support security gates in deployment workflows, including policy validation, access review, and exception management
Provide security input during architecture reviews, workload intake, and production go-live readiness
Move security from after-the-fact review into design-time and pipeline-integrated governance
Standardize cloud security baselines and reduce dependency on manual security validation
Translate existing security policies into Azure Policy, RBAC standards, and operational control requirements
Improve auditability by aligning monitoring, logging, access review, and compliance reporting to cloud workloads
Support security operations including firewall management, IDS/IPS/EDR management, security monitoring, auditing, vulnerability management, and patch-related security coordination
Investigate alerts, participate in incident response, and support threat hunting, log review, and risk analysis activities
Assist with security reviews for applications, systems, third-party vendors, and hybrid cloud implementations
Support compliance activities related to HIPAA, PCI, access control, vulnerability remediation, and audit evidence
Communicate security risks and remediation recommendations to technical teams and business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Employee must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
At least three years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, cloud security, or hybrid infrastructure security roles
Experience with Azure security services, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel or SIEM tools, identity, RBAC, and access control concepts
Understanding of vulnerability management, logging, alerting, incident response, and compliance evidence expectations
Working knowledge of hybrid environments including Windows/Linux systems, networking, firewalls, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS security, and Microsoft 365
Ability to communicate risk, remediation options, and control requirements clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in regulated, or compliance-driven environments; healthcare experience preferred
Knowledge of NIST, HIPAA, PCI, CIS, COBIT, or similar security frameworks
Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, or comparable security certification
Experience with SIEM/SOAR, DLP, EDR, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security posture management tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
Paid Annual Leave
Volunteer Time Off Pay
Bereavement Leave
Emergency Leave Bank
Overtime Pay
Holiday Pay
Double time compensation for all holidays worked
Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
Recruitment bonus