Azure Cloud Security Support Engineer

Avanade Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Inc. in Sydney is seeking a Cloud Security Support Engineer with a deep Azure platform background to support security operations for client environments.

You will apply ISM, NIST CSF2.0, and Essential 8 ML2 controls and work with Defender, Azure Sentinel and related security services. Responsibilities include incident response coordination, threat hunting, log management, vulnerability reviews, and collaboration with IT and security teams to strengthen defenses across complex ICT

Qualifications

• Experience in Azure cloud security engineering and governance.
• Familiarity with ISM, NIST CSF2.0, and Essential 8 ML2.
• Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incident response and remediation activities.
• Assess vulnerabilities and coordinate vulnerability management.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and events.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams across projects.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

Log Management

Security Analytics

Zero Trust

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Azure Security Center

SIEM

Zscaler

Proofpoint

Threat Intelligence

Job description

SummaryAvanade is growing, and we seek passionate and driven technology professionals to join our Managed Services team delivering continuous value to our client’s businesses. We are seeking a cloud security support engineer with a background in Azure Platform support. The role requires professional experience within security engineering and a strong background in certification, accreditation, and the support of robust security frameworks within complex ICT environments. Core to the role You will be knowledgeable in Australian Government information assurance requirements, including the Information Security Manual (ISM), NIST CSF2.0 and Essential 8 ML2. We also need you to have experience across a variety of technologies that may include: Proven expertise with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Sentinel. Microsoft Defender suite, Azure Security Center, and Sentinel SIEM), Cloud security & data logging (Azure), Incident response, Cryptography, Network and System security. Experience with Security Copilot (highly regarded) Hands-on experience with Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Log Management/Analysis. Hands-on experience managing security infrastructure (firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEM, log management, Zscaler, Proofpoint). Proven experience in reviewing security vulnerabilities. Proficiency with vulnerability management toolsets. Understanding of IT service management (ITIL disciplines: change, configuration, asset, incident, problem management). Experience and understanding of how applications, services and infrastructure are deployed into public cloud services (Microsoft Azure). The successful candidate will have strong communication skills to clearly explain security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Have familiarity with current cybersecurity trends such as Zero Trust, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), or AI-driven security analytics. And will have experience being responsible for incident response coordination, investigation, and remediation, as well as staying current with threat intelligence to proactively defend against emerging threats.

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