Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Security Engineer (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) to strengthen and manage a secure Microsoft Azure environment, covering identity access management, real-time threat detection, data protection, and compliance with recognized frameworks. The role involves designing security architectures, automating security controls, integrating DevSecOps practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect cloud-based services, applications, and sensitive data.Advantages

• Strategic Cloud Security Role: Take charge of critical security measures in a dynamic Azure environment, influencing both technical design and operational standards.
• Diverse Technical Exposure: Work with advanced Azure security tools (Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID, etc.), focusing on prevention, detection, and incident response.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with architects, networking teams, and developers to integrate security into every stage of the cloud lifecycle.
• Innovation & Growth: Research emerging security threats, experiment with new technologies, and refine DevSecOps pipelines for continuous improvement.
• Incident Response Leadership: Conduct root cause analysis, apply corrective measures, and optimize frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001 for robust compliance.

Responsibilities
1.Security Architecture & Design
oEstablish and maintain secure cloud architectures in Azure, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards.
oEvaluate and implement encryption, identity management, and network safeguards to protect cloud workloads.
2.Monitoring & Incident Handling
oOversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and real-time threat detection in Azure.
oManage incidents from discovery to resolution, performing in-depth root cause analysis for future prevention.
3.Identity & Access Management
oEnforce robust policies across Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring role-based access, MFA, and conditional access policies.
oSupport identity lifecycle processes, configuring PKI/certificates and advanced multi-factor solutions.
4.Compliance & Automation
oEnsure cloud infrastructure meets relevant standards (NIST CSF, etc.) and carry out audits, risk analysis, and remediation steps.
oAutomate security controls using Azure services (Azure Policy, Infrastructure as Code) and champion a DevSecOps mindset.
5.Cross-functional collaboration
oEngage with networking, development, and audit teams, providing guidance on security best practices.
oOffer mentoring to enhance the broader team's awareness and knowledge of Azure cloud security principles.Qualifications

• Proven 3+ years working with Azure cloud security (Defender for Cloud Apps, Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, MFA).
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure (VMs, App Services, Networking) and the ability to design secure cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud security automation using IaC, DevOps tools, or scripting for vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and security audit processes.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or other relevant certifications (SC-100, CISSP, CCSP).
• Experience with Azure Sentinel, SaaS security strategies, or additional cloud providers (AWS/GCP).

Summary
Join us as an Azure Cloud Security Engineer to shape secure cloud architectures, champion zero-trust principles, and fortify critical data against emerging threats. By integrating strong automation, DevSecOps practices, and cross-team communication, you'll maintain a resilient Azure security posture while driving continuous innovation and compliance.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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