Onsite Azure Data Security & Governance Engineer (McKinney)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyberlocke is actively seeking an experienced Azure Security and Data Governance Engineer to design, implement, validate, and operate security and governance controls across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric data modernization environments.

The role protects data through its lifecycle, implementing IAM, encryption, network security, data classification, policy enforcement, monitoring, auditing, and compliance controls across cloud data platforms. Onsite in McKinney, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, information security, data governance, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience implementing identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID and Azure RBAC.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview data cataloging, classification, lineage, governance, or information-protection capabilities.
• Experience securing Azure data services, storage platforms, databases, analytics platforms, or cloud applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, or comparable cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Understanding of private endpoints, virtual networks, network security groups, firewalls, and secure hybrid connectivity.
• Experience implementing encryption, secrets management, key rotation, and managed identities.
• Experience supporting security audits, risk assessments, control testing, and remediation activities.
• Understanding of data-classification, retention, privacy, access-governance, and records-management principles.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with technical teams, business stakeholders, auditors, compliance professionals, and customer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Azure Security Architecture and Implementation
• Identity and Access Management
• Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Security
• Data Governance and Microsoft Purview
• Data Classification and Information Protection
• Data Access Governance
• Network and Platform Security
• Encryption, Key Management, and Secrets Protection
• Azure Policy, Configuration Governance, and Compliance
• Azure Security Monitoring and Incident Detection
• Vulnerability and Security Posture Management
• Data Lifecycle, Retention, and Records Governance
• Data Migration Security and Governance
• DevSecOps and Automation
• Risk, Audit, and Compliance Support
• Technical Leadership and Customer Engagement
• Documentation and Operational Transition

Skills

Cloud security

Data governance

Identity and access management

Encryption and key management

Policy enforcement

Monitoring and incident response

Security audits and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (cybersecurity / CS / IS / data governance)

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Azure Entra ID

Azure Policy

Azure Key Vault

Defender for Cloud

Azure Monitor

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

OneLake / Lakehouse concepts

Job description

Cyberlocke is actively seeking an experienced Azure Security and Data Governance Engineer to design, implement, validate, and operate security and governance controls across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric data modernization environments.

The role protects data through its lifecycle, implementing IAM, encryption, network security, data classification, policy enforcement, monitoring, auditing, and compliance controls across cloud data platforms. Onsite in McKinney, Texas.