IT Security Engineer - Cloud

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer with deep expertise in infrastructure security and a strong background in designing and implementing comprehensive cloud security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network security, firewall management, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards. In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding both cloud and on-premises infrastructure against threats and vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and practices within Azure environments, ensuring the protection of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Configure and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and virtual firewalls in Azure, ensuring effective network segmentation and traffic filtering.
• Implement and manage Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect against DDoS and web application vulnerabilities.
• Monitor, assess, and optimize network security policies and configurations, including virtual network security groups, Azure Firewall, and other network security tools.
• Manage SSL security certificates to ensure secure communication across cloud-based services and applications.
• Implement endpoint security solutions to protect cloud workloads, virtual machines, and other endpoints from malware, ransomware, and other threats.
• Oversee the security and compliance of Office 365 environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks in cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with network, software and website teams to design and enforce security best practices across all cloud-based systems and services.
• Monitor security events and incidents, responding to and investigating potential threats, and ensuring timely resolution.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on Microsoft Azure & ECommerce.
• Proven experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), virtual firewalls, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) in cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of network security, SSL/TLS certificate management, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with Office 365 security and compliance, including data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, and identity protection.