Senior Security Engineer Security Architecture

<> Senior Security Engineer Security Architecture Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with strong experience in security architecture, network security assessments, penetration testing, and Azure security. This role will assess on-premises and Azure environments, identify vulnerabilities, recommend remediation strategies, and strengthen enterprise security controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing across on-premises networks and Azure environments.
• Evaluate network security architecture, controls, firewalls, and cloud security configurations.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and compliance gaps and drive remediation.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Application Development, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Integrate security controls and automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Assess Azure services including Azure Firewall, NSGs, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Azure Gateway.
• Provide guidance on IAM, data protection, secure connectivity, and application/network security integration.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with NIST, CIS, OWASP, and other industry frameworks.
• Prepare security assessment reports and communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders.
• Support incident response activities related to network and application security.
• Stay current with Azure security capabilities, emerging threats, and security best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network/security engineering with hands-on on-premises and Azure experience.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, network security, and application security integration.
• Experience with manual and automated security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of SSDLC and DevSecOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with Azure security services and controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred.
• Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CEH, CCSP , or related security certifications.