Job Description

Senior IT Security Engineer (Azure)
Job Summary:
The Senior IT Security Engineer will be responsible for protecting the company’s information systems from internal and external threats. This person will support the IT Security Engineering Manager to ensure proper security functions are maintained to protect company and customer data. This position enables the company to meet its business objectives by increasing the security of the company’s Hybrid Network while lowering the risk of misuse of information and denial of service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and manage network security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, web proxies, etc.)
• Design, implement and manage Azure cloud security solutions
• Work with vendors concerning security and network access requirements. Implement appropriate network access and ensure network security.
• Assess current and proposed network designs and proactively makes recommendations based on business requirements and security best practices.
• Conduct periodic audits of new and existing implementations to ensure compliance with corporate security standards.
• Develop technical solutions and execute measures to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or a related field preferred but not required
• Active Information Security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security / information security with emphasis on cloud and on-premises network security infrastructure in a high availability, high-capacity environment.
• Hands on experience in information security systems, including Checkpoint firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, authentication systems, log management, web proxy / content filtering, Security Service Edge, etc.
• Extensive cloud security experience, especially focused on Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IAC) tools like Terraform, Crossplane and Azure Resource Manager.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Instances).
• Advanced knowledge of cloud and on-premises network security standards/best practices, design, and implementation.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written to clearly communicate with business partners and management.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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