Azure Cloud Security Engineer

Azure Cloud Security Engineer

As an Azure Cloud Security Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and enhancing secure cloud environments within Azure. You will be a valued member of the cloud engineering and security team, partnering closely with architects, platform engineers, and client stakeholders to strengthen cloud security posture and support ongoing cloud migration initiatives. In this role, you will :

• Lead security hardening efforts across Azure environments, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational compliance requirements.
• Support and guide cloud migration activities with a deep focus on security implications, controls, and guardrails.
• Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and threat monitoring.
• Develop secure Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate and standardize cloud resource provisioning.
• Oversee and maintain Microsoft Entra ID integrations, including sync / connect to on-premises Active Directory.

Work model : Remote. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy worklife balance through our wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered :

These will help you stand out :

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation : Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.