The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our client is seeking a Principal/Architect Security Engineer for a Remote opportunity.

Role Description

• Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Engineer with extensive experience in Azure Cloud and architectural expertise. This role is pivotal in ensuring the security and integrity of our cloud infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will lead security initiatives, design robust security architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement the best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of security solutions for Azure Cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks and guidelines.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats, and apply this knowledge to enhance security measures.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on Azure Cloud and MSFT products such as Purview, Defender, and o365 Security.
• Proven experience in security architecture and design.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Technical Skills Required:
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk and Sentinel.
• Familiarity with network security protocols and technologies (e.g., VPN, SSL/TLS, IPSec).
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
• Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and PTO.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?

Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

#LI-DNI