Cognizant · 10 hours ago
Azure Cloud Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yrCognizant is a leading provider of IT services and solutions, and they are seeking an Azure Cloud Security Engineer to enhance secure cloud environments within Azure. The role involves leading security hardening efforts, supporting cloud migration activities, and developing secure Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
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Responsibilities
Lead security hardening efforts across Azure environments, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational compliance requirements
Support and guide cloud migration activities with a deep focus on security implications, controls, and guardrails
Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and threat monitoring
Develop secure Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate and standardize cloud resource provisioning
Oversee and maintain Microsoft Entra ID integrations, including sync/connect to on‑premises Active Directory
Qualification
Required
Strong expertise in Azure cloud security concepts and best practices
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID resource management and identity governance
Proficiency with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, monitoring, and SIEM operations
Experience using Terraform to provision and secure cloud infrastructure through automation
Ability to provide expert guidance on Azure platform security and lead security-focused cloud migration efforts
Experience implementing Azure Policies, RBAC, and Conditional Access
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (required)
Experience securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure
Preferred
Expertise in Entra ID management specifically for hybrid identity setups with on-premises AD sync/connect
Familiarity with healthcare data protection regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PHI handling)
Python scripting for automation and security tooling
Knowledge of data migration processes and secure data handling practices
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
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1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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