Job Title : Azure Security Engineer
Location : Mostly Remote (Occasional travel to Seattle, WA as per client requirement)
Employment Type : Contract
Primary Responsibilities :
Azure VM & Infrastructure Management :
- Provision, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Machines, including sizing, availability sets, scaling, manage backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Maintain and optimize computing resources for performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance.
Azure Services Administration :
Deploy and manage Azure services such as Azure Synapse, Disks, Storage Accounts, ADF, Fabric and other Azure services.Monitor usage, performance, and availability of data resources, and perform capacity planning.SQL Server Administration :
Core DBA skills (installation, Configuration, Backup, Recovery, Performance Tuning)Troubleshooting & Monitoring (linked servers, SSIS, Extended Events)Automation and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL)Security & Compliance :
Configure and enforce security controls including NSGs, ASGs, Just-in-Time (JIT) access, and Azure Defender.Manage identity and access using Azure AD, RBAC, and managed identities.Monitoring & Operational Support :Set up and manage monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alert rules for proactive infrastructure health checks.Troubleshoot issues related to VMs, storage, networking, and platform services.Automation & Scripting :
Develop and maintain scripts in PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation of routine administrative tasks.Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using ARM templates, BicepCollaboration & Process Adherence :
Work closely with application teams, security teams, and network engineers to support production and non-production environments.Technical Skills Required
Strong experience in managing Azure Virtual Machines (Windows), Availability Sets, and Load balancers.Solid understanding of Azure data solutions including SQL : ADLS, Storage account, Identity management,Knowledge of Azure security features including NSGs, firewalls, encryption, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Policy.Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and service health diagnostics.Proficiency in PowerShell scripting (or Azure CLI is a plus).Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / VPN Gateway).Exposure to IaC tools such as ARM templates, Bicep).