Cloud Security Engineer II: Azure, Defender & SIEM

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Security Engineer II to support operational security responsibilities while strengthening cloud-native security across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The salary range is between $125,000-$150,000.

The role combines current security operations, vulnerability management, monitoring, auditing, firewall/EDR/SIEM support, and compliance reporting with future-state responsibilities for Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, RBAC, Conditional Access, centralized logging,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, security operations, cloud security, or hybrid infrastructure security roles.
• Experience with Azure security services, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel or SIEM tools.
• Understanding of vulnerability management, logging, alerting, incident response, and compliance evidence expectations.
• Knowledge of NIST, HIPAA, PCI, CIS, COBIT, or similar security frameworks.
• Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, or comparable security certification.

Responsibilities

• Support operational security responsibilities and strengthen cloud-native security across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Handle vulnerability management, monitoring, auditing, firewall/EDR/SIEM support, and compliance reporting.
• Develop future-state capabilities for Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, RBAC, Conditional Access, centralized logging, incident response, and cloud governance enforcement.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Azure security

SIEM/EDR

Identity & RBAC

Vulnerability management

Cloud security posture

Incident response

Compliance frameworks

Technical communication

Security certifications

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Security Engineer II to support operational security responsibilities while strengthening cloud-native security across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The salary range is between $125,000-$150,000.

The role combines current security operations, vulnerability management, monitoring, auditing, firewall/EDR/SIEM support, and compliance reporting with future-state responsibilities for Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, RBAC, Conditional Access, centralized logging,