Makpar Corporation · 4 hours ago
Junior Cloud Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Implement and manage security policies, access controls, and identity configurations within Azure.
Develop and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions and integrate them with cloud and SaaS applications.
Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPO) in a cloud environment to control permissions and enforce security protocols.
Deploy and oversee Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) for secure management of administrative passwords on endpoint devices.
Manage user access permissions and privileges in alignment with security best practices.
Design and maintain virtual networks, subnets, and firewall rules to protect data and applications in a remote, cloud-only environment.
Ensure continuous monitoring of security systems to prevent unauthorized access, data leaks, and other security incidents.
Maintain compliance with data protection regulations and internal security standards.
Assist with Azure administration, including resource management, monitoring, and optimization.
Provide support and resolve IT tickets related to security, access, and cloud infrastructure issues.
Collaborate on cross-functional projects as needed, contributing to infrastructure improvements, automation, and organizational security.
Qualification
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Required
3+ years of experience in IT security, cloud infrastructure, or network administration.
In-depth experience with Azure, including Azure Active Directory, network security configurations, and cloud security practices.
Familiarity with tools such as LAPS, SSO technologies, and GPO management.
Strong understanding of network security, VPNs, firewalls, and access management.
Solid knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards for data protection.
Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.
Preferred
Microsoft or Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Administrator Associate) are a plus.
Experience with zero-trust architectures and secure cloud solutions.
Proficiency with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation in a cloud setting.
Company
Makpar Corporation
Makpar provides high level strategic and project management services based on over 10 years of experience in customer focused, cutting edge technology in product development, big data and analytics.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
