Azure Cloud Security Engineer – Sentinel

HypTechie; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HypTechie in Navi Mumbai is seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Security services, including Sentinel, Firewall, and Security Center, to manage cloud security operations.

You will design and implement security controls across Azure, automate incident response, and collaborate with SOC teams in a hybrid‑cloud environment.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in CS/IT/EC/CE
• Minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.5+ CGPA
• AZ-500 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• AZ-104 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Azure (mandatory); exposure to AWS/GCP is a plus
• Strong proficiency in KQL, SQL, regular expressions
• Solid knowledge of Linux environment, cloud CLIs, and scripting tools
• Experience with cybersecurity incident monitoring, handling, and automation

Responsibilities

• Manage Azure infrastructure security, including NSG, Azure Firewall, Azure FIM, and Security Center.
• Configure and onboard data into Azure Sentinel using native and custom connectors.
• Set up dashboards, alerts, and analytics rules within Sentinel.
• Build Threat Hunting templates, playbooks, and automated workflows for incident response.
• Integrate Microsoft Defender ATP, M365 Defender, and Azure Cloud App Security.
• Use machine learning in Sentinel to improve alert accuracy and noise reduction.
• Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, and Python for automation and security tasks.
• Perform continuous vulnerability discovery, misconfiguration checks, and threat prioritization.
• Collaborate with cloud and SOC teams to streamline detection, prevention, and response mechanisms.

Skills

Azure Sentinel

Azure Firewall

Azure Security

Cloud Security

KQL

SQL

Linux

PowerShell

Bash

Azure Log Analytics

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or Communication Engineering

Job description

Location: Navi Mumbai

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (4 to 10 years)

Industry: Cloud Security / IT Infrastructure / Cybersecurity

Key Skills:

• Azure Sentinel
• Azure Firewall
• Azure Security
• Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Kusto Query Language (KQL), SQL
• Linux
• PowerShell, Bash
• Azure Log Analytics

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Security Engineer with hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure Security services including Azure Sentinel, Security Center, and Firewall configurations. This role is critical for managing end‑to‑end cloud security operations, incident response, and automation in a hybrid‑cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Azure infrastructure security, including NSG, Azure Firewall, Azure FIM, and Security Center.
• Configure and onboard data into Azure Sentinel using native and custom connectors.
• Set up dashboards, alerts, and analytics rules within Sentinel.
• Build Threat Hunting templates, playbooks, and automated workflows for incident response.
• Integrate Microsoft Defender ATP, M365 Defender, and Azure Cloud App Security.
• Use machine learning in Sentinel to improve alert accuracy and noise reduction.
• Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, and Python for automation and security tasks.
• Perform continuous vulnerability discovery, misconfiguration checks, and threat prioritization.
• Collaborate with cloud and SOC teams to streamline detection, prevention, and response mechanisms.

Required Qualifications:

• B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or Communication Engineering
• Minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.5+ CGPA

Certifications (Mandatory):

• AZ-500 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• AZ-104 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Azure (mandatory); exposure to AWS/GCP is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL), SQL, regular expressions
• Solid knowledge of Linux environment, cloud CLIs, and scripting tools
• Experience with cybersecurity incident monitoring, handling, and automation
• Exposure to AWS GuardDuty, SecurityHub (desirable)

Soft Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive learner with a passion for cloud security
• Team player with attention to detail