Cloud Operations Engineer 2

Job Description

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience is acceptable.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud operations, with a demonstrated focus on security and vulnerability management.
• Proven track record of managing and securing large-scale Azure environments in production.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance in enterprise cloud environments.
• Extensive experience in responding to and managing security incidents and threat mitigation in Azure.

Technical Skills

1. Azure Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to:
• Azure Security Center
• Azure Defender
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Policy
• Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

1. Security and Vulnerability Tools:

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning and management tools like Qualys, Tenable Nessus, or Rapid7.
• Experience with Azure-native security tools for threat detection and remediation.

1. Infrastructure Hardening:

• Strong knowledge of security best practices for securing virtual machines, storage accounts, AKS, and network components.
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation in Azure.

1. Automation & Scripting:

• Advanced skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or other automation tools to remediate vulnerabilities and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience in integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.

Certifications (Preferred or Mandatory)

• Azure Cloud Certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Security Certifications:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC, or GCED)

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA.
• Experience in performing and supporting audits related to cloud security.
• Proven ability to stay current with evolving cloud and cybersecurity trends.