Azure Cloud Security Analyst - Threat Detection & Response

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Vacation time

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. is seeking a Security Analyst to join our IT Security Team, focusing on Azure cloud environments. This role suits professionals with a strong foundation in cloud security.

You will configure and operate Azure security services, monitor threats, and lead incident investigations to protect cloud assets. Required certifications include Azure Security Engineer Associate; 3+ years in cloud security, with hands-on experience in Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra

Qualifications

• Must have cloud security experience and relevant certifications.
• Hands-on with Azure security services and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM workflows and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Azure Security Operations: configure, operate, and manage Azure security services.
• Collaborate with IT and InfoSec on Azure initiatives for secure deployments.
• Vulnerability management to identify and remediate Azure vulnerabilities.
• Threat monitoring and incident detection across Azure environments.
• Investigation and response coordination for Azure-related security incidents.

Skills

Cloud security

Incident response

SIEM workflows

KQL

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

CISSP

CISM

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Azure Security Center

Azure Sentinel

Azure Key Vault

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. is seeking a Security Analyst to join our IT Security Team, focusing on Azure cloud environments. This role suits professionals with a strong foundation in cloud security.

You will configure and operate Azure security services, monitor threats, and lead incident investigations to protect cloud assets. Required certifications include Azure Security Engineer Associate; 3+ years in cloud security, with hands-on experience in Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra