MS Defender/Azure Engineer

Softworld, a Kelly Company; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Oregon is seeking a Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer to ensure the security of cloud environments by monitoring and resolving security issues. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Key Vault, strong analytical skills, and the capability to provide effective remediation solutions. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams and documenting security improvements. This is a crucial position in maintaining a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud required.
• Experience securing Azure resources and cloud workloads needed.
• Strong communication and documentation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Analyze security findings and implement remediation solutions.
• Secure and manage secrets, keys, and certificates.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Hands-on experience with Azure Key Vault

Strong ability to analyze issues

Experience securing Azure resources

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer to secure cloud environments by monitoring, analyzing, and resolving security issues across Azure workloads. This role requires hands‑on experience with Azure Defender (Microsoft Defender for Cloud), Azure Key Vault, and the ability to interpret security findings and drive effective remediation.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Analyze security findings, identify root causes, and implement remediation solutions
• Secure and manage secrets, keys, and certificates using Azure Key Vault
• Partner with engineering and cloud teams to resolve security issues and improve posture
• Provide clear recommendations and documentation for security improvements

Requirements:

• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender)
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Key Vault
• Strong ability to analyze issues and determine effective solutions
• Experience securing Azure resources and cloud workloads
• Strong communication and documentation skills