Azure Cloud and Security Engineer

Title: Azure Cloud and Security Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Duration: 3 Months F2F Interview Candidates must be local and available for in person interview The manager will look to transition the candidate selected to a FTE if the candidate is a great fit. Job description: The IT Cloud (Azure) and Security Engineer plays a critical role in designing,implementing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications within Microsoft Azure. This position supports IT development and security initiatives by managing cloud systems, enforcing security protocols, and producing high-quality documentation, diagrams, and procedures that ensureoperational clarity and compliance. Installs, monitors, and directs proactive and reactive computer network defense measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of systems. Supports Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity programs. Prioritizes and plans work activities; sets goals and objectives; uses time efficiently; communicates activities and results as appropriate. These are the foundational domains the engineer should understand deeply: - Microsoft Azure Architecture & Services - Compute (VMs, App Services, Functions) - Networking (VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute) - Storage (Blob, File, Disk) - Identity (Azure AD, Conditional Access, RBAC) - Monitoring (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Sentinel) - Cloud Security & Compliance - Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth, and secure access patterns - Azure-native security tools (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Security Center) - Regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks) - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation - Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates - GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting - ITIL & Change Management - Incident, problem, and change management processes - Documentation standards and lifecycle management - Enterprise Documentation Practices - Diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart) - SOPs, runbooks, and flowcharts for repeatable processes Required Skills  5+ Years in IT Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering Roles Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert PowerShell Scripts Preferred Skills Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200/SC-300 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CompTIA Security+ or equivalent Experience in Security SEIM Tools Thanks.. Sirisha N  IT Analyst, Humac Inc Phoenix, AZ 85027 Email id: [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] Desk No : +19284585823