Senior Security Engineer (Azure Security)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (Azure Security): Designing and implementing a secure Azure cloud environment for large-scale government modernization with an accent on identity and access management, policy enforcement, and compliance. Focus on establishing RBAC models, configuring Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and ensuring HIPAA alignment through secure architecture.

Location: Must be based in one of the listed US states (fully remote within the contiguous US)

Salary: $144,500 - $153,000 USD

Company

A consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective through technology modernization.

What you will do

• Design and implement identity and access management (IAM) models, including RBAC and privileged access controls.
• Configure and advise on security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and enforce Azure Policy guardrails.
• Set up and guide centralized logging, monitoring, and threat detection capabilities.
• Design key management and secrets handling solutions using Azure Key Vault.
• Support compliance efforts, including HIPAA alignment and ATO preparation activities.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• Experience with Azure cloud security, including Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, RBAC, and privileged access controls.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA and ATO processes.
• Experience with cloud security monitoring, logging, and Azure Policy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must reside in one of the approved US states (AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus disability and life insurance.
• Remote-first environment with home office setup assistance and monthly utility reimbursement.
• 401(k) match (4%) and performance-based annual bonus.
• Generous time off: 12 paid federal holidays, vacation, and sabbatical leave.
• Learning and development budget, including LinkedIn Learning and an annual allowance for courses and certifications.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on public good.