Cloud Azure Security Engineer

S4 Capital Group

. Assess Azure infrastructure, applications, and data security posture to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • ColombiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security engineering with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, including identity and access management, security policy implementation, and vulnerability management. Proficient in automating security controls and remediations while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations.

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Microsoft Azure Security EngineeringMicrosoft Entra ID ManagementTerraform AutomationCloud Security ComplianceIncident Response Support

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Hard Skills

Cloud Security EngineeringIdentity ManagementVulnerability ManagementSecurity Policy ImplementationAccess ControlNetwork SecurityEncryptionAuthenticationAuthorizationZero Trust Principles

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft SentinelAzure FirewallAzure PolicyAzure Key VaultTerraformGitHub ActionsPowerShellPythonAzure CLI

Certifications & Qualifications

AZ-500SC-300CCSP

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityComplianceSecurity AuditsSecurity Best PracticesIncident ResponseSAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectPrivileged Access ManagementRisk-Based Access

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudPythonTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess Azure infrastructure, applications, and data security posture to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps
Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and controls aligned with standards, regulations, and organizational objectives
Translate business requirements into actionable security controls and policies
Conduct security audits and assessments
Guide engineering and operations teams in security best practices and remediation
Design and implement security solutions across cloud infrastructure, networks, identity, and access management
Enforce security and compliance controls across Azure environments
Investigate and remediate security findings, vulnerabilities, and cloud misconfigurations
Manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, and identity governance
Automate security controls and remediation using Terraform, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI
Monitor emerging cloud threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends
Participate in incident response and support security incident investigations and resolution
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of cloud security engineering experience focused on Microsoft Azure
Mandatory hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID; candidates without practical Entra ID experience will not be considered
Strong knowledge of Entra ID users, groups, roles, RBAC, administrative roles, service principals, managed identities, application registrations, and enterprise applications
Experience implementing Entra ID Conditional Access policies, including MFA, risk-based access, device-based controls, and least-privilege access
Experience with Entra ID Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, identity governance, and privileged access controls
Knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
Experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and container technologies
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Network Security Groups
Experience with PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI
Strong understanding of network security, encryption, identity management, authentication, authorization, and Zero Trust principles
Experience implementing Azure security policies and controls for organizational and compliance requirements
Experience with cloud security posture and vulnerability management tools such as Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar
Ability to translate security findings into actionable remediation steps, including infrastructure-as-code changes
Relevant certification such as AZ-500, SC-300, CCSP, or similar
Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
English communication proficiency at B2 level or higher

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace with available spaces for people with disabilities in compliance with Colombian Law 2466 of 2025
Equal-opportunity employer committed to a respectful and empowering work environment
Diversity and inclusion commitment