Senior Azure Security & Cloud Operations Lead

F12.net; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

F12.net is seeking an Enterprise Technical Team Lead to oversee secure Azure environments, manage day-to-day delivery, and mentor technicians. This senior role requires hands-on expertise in cloud security, incident response, and partnerships across Security/GRC, Modern Workplace, and Infrastructure teams.

You will own proactive security measures, runbooks, incident response, and coordinate with SecOps, GRC, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable production services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud engineering, architecture or administration.
• 3+ years in Azure security operations, including hands-on with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud and 365 Defender.
• Deep expertise in Azure infrastructure: networking, storage, identity and governance.
• Security architecture design: Zero Trust, CNAPP/CSPM integrations, GRC strategies.
• Security tools: Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel (KQL, analytics, automation).
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code: PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain client Azure environments, monitor security alerts using Defender tools.
• Implement and support secure Azure solutions, including identity hardening and networking configurations.
• Take ownership of escalated security incidents and drive remediation and post-incident reviews.
• Maintain runbooks, alert response procedures and configuration documentation.
• Review security posture metrics and drive corrective changes with teams.
• Participate in MXDR and managed detection reviews to reduce recurrence.
• Scope and estimate effort for new client requests and hand off when needed.
• Provide coaching and mentorship for technicians during live troubleshooting and incidents.

Skills

Azure security

Security operations

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

CNAPP/CSPM

Zero Trust

Incident response

PowerShell

ARM templates

Terraform

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

ARM templates

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

F12.net is seeking an Enterprise Technical Team Lead to oversee secure Azure environments, manage day-to-day delivery, and mentor technicians. This senior role requires hands-on expertise in cloud security, incident response, and partnerships across Security/GRC, Modern Workplace, and Infrastructure teams.

You will own proactive security measures, runbooks, incident response, and coordinate with SecOps, GRC, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable production services.