Defender for Cloud Engineer

Senior Security Engineer Location : Los Angeles, CA (Willing to consider candidates also local to Tampa, FL, San Francisco, CA, Birmingham, AL and San Diego, CA) Contract: 3.5+ Months

Job Description: Were looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyones fingertips. This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

JOB DESCRIPTION Location Requirement This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations: West Los Angeles, CA, Tampa, FL, San Francisco, CA, Birmingham, AL and San Diego, CA

Job Summary Client is seeking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer with a strong focus on assessing Security Architecture with hands-on experience in performing security assessments and tests across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security reviews of the infrastructure, performing manual security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and penetration tests on on-premises networks and Azure cloud environments, including manual and automated testing of network controls, firewalls, and cloud-native security features.
• Evaluate network security posture throughout design, implementation, and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Collaborate with application security architects to understand and integrate secure design principles into network infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, DevOps, Application Development, Enterprise Architecture) to uncover vulnerabilities and drive remediation efforts.
• Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for network and cloud deployments.
• Review and enhance network architecture by identifying threats, risks, and compliance gaps specific to Azure services (e.g., Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Azure Gateway).
• Provide guidance on identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP).
• Stay current with emerging network security trends, Azure security enhancements, and evolving threat landscapes.
• Prepare security assessment reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in incident response activities related to network or application security events.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in network security, including hands-on experience with on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of application security architecture and its integration with network security.
• Experience conducting manual and automated network security assessments, scanning and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of Azure security tools and services: Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Security Center/Defender, Key Vault, etc.
• Strong communication skills to advise and collaborate with teams across the enterprise.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CEH, CCSP) are a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

Ideal Candidate Profile Strong baseline in Information Security. Ideally 5+ years of Network Security experience. A Systems Administrator/Systems Engineer with strong networking experience and Azure exposure could also be a fit. A Network Engineer or Systems Engineer looking to transition into Information Security may be worth considering. Azure experience is highly preferred. 4-year degree is required.

Pay Transparency: "The expected pay range for this position is $65.00 $67.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, 401(k) without employer match. Paid Sick leave is provided based on state or local laws."

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