Senior Security Engineer | Azure & Network Security

Senior Security Engineer | Azure & Network Security

Client Locations: San Francisco, CA, West Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Birmingham, AL, Tampa, FL

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days per week)

Duration: Long-term Contract role (Potential C2H)

We are looking for a Senior Security Engineer with strong Network Security and Information Security experience to perform security assessments and evaluate security architecture across on-premises and Azure cloud environments .

What You ll Do:

• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability assessments, scanning, and penetration testing across network and cloud environments.
• Assess network architecture, firewalls, security controls, and Azure security configurations .
• Work with IT, DevOps, Application Development, and Enterprise Architecture teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Review and enhance Azure security using Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSG), Azure Gateway, Defender/Security Center, and Key Vault .
• Integrate security controls and automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines .
• Apply IAM, data protection, secure connectivity, SSDLC, and DevSecOps practices.
• Develop security standards and policies aligned with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and OWASP .
• Prepare security assessment reports and communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders.

Required:

• 5+ years of Network Security / Information Security experience
• Hands-on experience with on-premises and Azure environments
• Strong network security and security architecture knowledge
• Experience with manual & automated security testing, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing
• Knowledge of Azure Firewall, NSGs, Defender/Security Center, Key Vault, and Azure networking
• Familiarity with DevSecOps / SSDLC / CI/CD security
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CEH, Azure Security Engineer Associate

Ideal Background: Network Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Engineer, or Systems Engineer with strong networking, security, and Azure experience.

If you're passionate about network security, security architecture, and cloud security , we'd like to connect.