Cloud Azure Security Engineer

Monks; Sur; Presencial; COP 108.000.000 - 144.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Monks Technology Services, part of Media.Monks and S4 Capital, seeks a Cloud Azure Security Engineer in Colombia. You will design, implement, and maintain security solutions for Microsoft Azure environments, focusing on identity and access controls, vulnerability remediation, and policy enforcement.

You will work with Engineering and Operations to apply security best practices, with hands-on Entra ID expertise required and a strong emphasis on RBAC, CA policies, and security automation.

Formación

• 2+ years of cloud security engineering experience in Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on Microsoft Entra ID experience is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of Entra ID components, CA policies and RBAC.
• Experience with identity governance, PIM, access reviews and least privilege.
• Familiarity with cloud security posture, IAM, and CIS/ISO controls.

Responsabilidades

• Assess Azure security posture across infrastructure, apps, and data.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into security controls.
• Perform security audits and remediation planning.
• Guide engineering teams on security best practices and remediations.
• Design and implement security solutions across identity, network, and data planes.
• Automate controls with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and scripts.
• Monitor threats, vulnerabilities, and adjust controls accordingly.
• Lead incident response activities and post-incident reviews.

Conocimientos

Cloud security engineering

Microsoft Entra ID

Entra ID Conditional Access

RBAC administration

Identity governance

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Python

Zero Trust

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Master’s degree preferred

AZ-500 / SC-300 / CCSP certifications

Herramientas

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Python

Container technologies

Descripción del empleo

Cloud Azure Security Engineer Colombia

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Cloud Azure Security Engineer

Location: Colombia

Monks Technology Services, part of Media.Monks and S4 Capital, is a global consulting firm mastering AI-powered transformations for the Fortune 100. We combine long-term strategic thinking, deep enterprise experience, and a human-centered approach to help clients transform business processes and dominate their industries.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and in compliance with Law 2466 of 2025 from Colombia, we have available spaces for people with disabilities.

About the Role

As a Cloud Azure Security Engineer, you'll design, implement, and maintain security solutions that protect clients’ Microsoft Azure environments. You'll assess cloud security posture, strengthen identity and access controls, address vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement security best practices. Hands-on Microsoft Entra ID expertise is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess the security posture of Azure infrastructure, applications, and data to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and controls aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable security controls and policies
• Conduct security audits and assessments to validate policy adherence and identify opportunities for improvement
• Guide engineering and operations teams in implementing security best practices and remediating security issues
• Design and implement security solutions across cloud infrastructure, networks, identity, and access management
• Implement and enforce security and compliance controls across Azure environments
• Investigate and remediate security findings, vulnerabilities, and cloud misconfigurations
• Manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, and identity governance
• Automate security controls and remediation through Terraform, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI
• Monitor emerging cloud threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends and incorporate findings into security controls
• Participate in incident response and support the investigation and resolution of security incidents
• Other duties as assigned

About You

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of cloud security engineering experience, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Required: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory); candidates without practical Entra ID experience will not be considered
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID users, groups, roles, RBAC, administrative roles, service principals, managed identities, application registrations, and enterprise applications
• Proven experience implementing Entra ID Conditional Access policies, including MFA, risk-based access, device-based controls, and least-privilege access
• Experience with Entra ID Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, identity governance, and privileged access controls
• Knowledge of application authentication and authorization protocols, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and container technologies
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Network Security Groups
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI
• Strong understanding of network security, encryption, identity management, authentication, authorization, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience implementing Azure security policies and controls to support organizational and compliance requirements
• Experience with cloud security posture and vulnerability management tools such as Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar platforms
• Ability to translate security findings into actionable remediation steps, including infrastructure-as-code changes
• Relevant certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• English communication proficiency at B2 level or higher

Monks Technology Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show's inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group's 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato's AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.