Senior Cloud Security Engineer -Hybrid - Mechanicsville, VA

About this role

Role: Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Video then In Person

Client is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure enterprise cloud environments as part of its Azure migration initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Configure Azure Firewall, WAF, NSGs, virtual networks, and network segmentation.
• Manage IAM, RBAC, MFA, and privileged access controls.
• Monitor security events using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and SIEM tools.
• Investigate security incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation.
• Develop Azure Policies and Automation Runbooks.
• Implement Zero Trust, NIST, CIS, and enterprise security standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and SOC teams.

• **Required Skills:**
• Strong hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Security and enterprise cloud engineering.
• Expertise in Azure networking, IAM/RBAC, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, CNAPP/CSPM, and cloud security compliance.
• Experience with Azure Policy, Automation Runbooks, Zero Trust, and NIST frameworks.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
• **Required Certifications:**
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)