Direct Hire Azure Security Engineer $170k Hybrid Onsite at Vaco, LLC
Memphis, TN
About the Job
Onsite 3 days a week in Memphis
**Key Responsibilities**
- Detect and mitigate security threats within the Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Implement, deploy, and oversee security solutions and services tailored for the Azure ecosystem.
- Create and establish efficient processes for managing cloud access in Azure.
- Ensure a reliable and user-friendly Azure infrastructure that requires minimal oversight.
- Monitor alerts and events generated by Azure security tools and take appropriate action.
- Optimize configurations of Azure security tools to reduce false alarms.
- Draft and maintain response documentation, including visual aids for Azure environments and security operations.
- Work closely with security leaders, engineers, and compliance teams to carry out Azure-specific security initiatives.
- Provide support to other teams in addressing Azure security concerns while adhering to business requirements.
- Evaluate existing Azure cloud security measures and recommend enhancements.
- Analyze the Azure architecture from a security perspective to deliver practical recommendations.
- Act as a subject matter expert on Azure security tools, applications, and processes.
**Qualifications**
- Proven experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, static analysis tools, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for effective change management and automated security testing.
- Strong knowledge of Azure, along with a working understanding of AWS.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager.
- Knowledge of container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Instances).
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork capabilities.
- Ability to write SQL queries and develop dashboards and reports.
- Understanding of networking principles and web protocols.
- Awareness of contemporary cloud technology components and deployment strategies.
**Education & Experience**
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.
- Required: Over 5 years of experience working with public cloud infrastructures, specifically within Azure.
**Technical Skills**
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
- Experience with SQL database management.
***** US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply
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**** We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time
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Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Detect and mitigate security threats within the Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Implement, deploy, and oversee security solutions and services tailored for the Azure ecosystem.
- Create and establish efficient processes for managing cloud access in Azure.
- Ensure a reliable and user-friendly Azure infrastructure that requires minimal oversight.
- Monitor alerts and events generated by Azure security tools and take appropriate action.
- Optimize configurations of Azure security tools to reduce false alarms.
- Draft and maintain response documentation, including visual aids for Azure environments and security operations.
- Work closely with security leaders, engineers, and compliance teams to carry out Azure-specific security initiatives.
- Provide support to other teams in addressing Azure security concerns while adhering to business requirements.
- Evaluate existing Azure cloud security measures and recommend enhancements.
- Analyze the Azure architecture from a security perspective to deliver practical recommendations.
- Act as a subject matter expert on Azure security tools, applications, and processes.
**Qualifications**
- Proven experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, static analysis tools, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for effective change management and automated security testing.
- Strong knowledge of Azure, along with a working understanding of AWS.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager.
- Knowledge of container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Instances).
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork capabilities.
- Ability to write SQL queries and develop dashboards and reports.
- Understanding of networking principles and web protocols.
- Awareness of contemporary cloud technology components and deployment strategies.
**Education & Experience**
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.
- Required: Over 5 years of experience working with public cloud infrastructures, specifically within Azure.
**Technical Skills**
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.
- Experience with SQL database management.
***** US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply
*****
**** We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time
*****
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
