Azure DevOps Security Engineer

Homeland Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

25 days of PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Atlanta is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps Security Engineer. This critical position within the Azure Cloud Security team requires strong cloud security expertise and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing Azure's security posture, collaborating with teams, and leveraging tools like Azure Sentinel. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000/year along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a hybrid position with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud engineering and DevOps experience focused on Azure.
• Proven expertise in Azure security in enterprise settings.
• Comfortable in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Azure cloud security subject matter expert.
• Manage the Azure environment's security posture.
• Lead cloud security initiatives and supervise a team.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on security.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Hands-on experience with Azure

Proactive problem-solving

Leadership skills

PowerShell scripting

Terraform knowledge

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Azure Entra

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools

Job description

Homeland Talent Solutions provided pay range

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Job Summary

Homeland has been exclusively engaged by a top global professional services firm to recruit a highly skilled Azure DevOps Security Engineer. This critical position sits within the Azure Cloud Security team and plays a key role in protecting the integrity, performance, and security of the organization's Azure environment.

We’re looking for a technically strong and proactive engineer who excels in fast-paced settings. The ideal candidate is both hands‑on with cloud security and confident in leading and driving security initiatives. This hybrid role requires on‑site presence at the client’s headquarters in Downtown Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert on Azure, with a strong emphasis on cloud security
• Own and maintain the overall health and security posture of the Azure environment
• Lead cloud security initiatives and manage a Security Analyst reporting directly to you
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to support and secure Azure networking
• Enforce cloud security best practices and ensure compliance across all deployments
• Manage and optimize Azure Resource Groups, maintaining proper structure and policy enforcement
• Work cross-functionally to identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions
• Leverage tools such as Azure Sentinel, Wiz, and others to monitor and strengthen security
• Demonstrate deep technical knowledge of Azure Entra and Enterprise Application Management
• Maintain awareness of adjacent technologies, such as Azure Virtual Desktop, even if not directly responsible
• Use PowerShell scripting to automate and manage configurations
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools is highly desirable

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering and DevOps, with a strong focus on securing and optimizing Azure environments
• Proven expertise as an Azure security engineer in enterprise settings
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model with on‑site presence as needed
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and solutions-oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Natural leadership skills, with the ability to guide others without formal management authority
• Familiarity with enterprise-grade cloud security tools, scripting languages, and best practices
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure architecture, networking, and resource management, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Azure security, monitoring, and compliance tools, preferred
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting; experience with Terraform is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of Azure Entra, Azure Sentinel, and Enterprise Application Management, preferred
• Prior experience managing or securing large-scale or enterprise-level Azure environments is a bonus

Our client offers a competitive salary of $110,000‑140,000/year (based on experience), along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K plan with a 3% employer contribution, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus accidental death & dismemberment coverage. Employees enjoy flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, 25 days of PTO, an extra paid day off after the 4/15 deadline, and a paid annual Day of Service. Our client also provides flexible work arrangements, paid parking or public transportation reimbursement, mobile phone reimbursement, tuition assistance, and training.

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Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services and Accounting

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