Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus)

Job Description

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus):
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) for a 14 month contract role. This position is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) - Job Description:
The Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) will support the design, maintenance, and enhancement of Azure cloud security patterns, policies, and baseline controls. This role is heavily focused on security engineering, policy-as-code, and cloud platform security enablement rather than day-to-day security operations. The individual will work closely with principal architects and engineering teams to implement secure Azure configurations and continuously improve cloud-native security controls.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) - Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain Azure security patterns.
• Update existing Azure security baseline controls.
• Implement new security requirements for cloud services.
• Develop and modify Azure security policies.
• Manage governance controls using Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Maintain reusable security modules and policy templates.
• Assist principal engineers with Azure Foundry initiatives, Defender deployments, security monitoring enhancements, and identity architecture reviews.
• Improve cloud security automation and reduce manual security processes.
• Enhance cloud security guardrails.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) - Mandatory Skills:
• Experience updating and maintaining security policies and patterns in Azure using Terraform and/or Bicep.
• Strong knowledge of Azure security services, specifically Microsoft Defender, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Azure Landing Zones, and network security policy configurations.
• Experience reviewing, updating, and implementing security baseline controls and security configurations for cloud workloads.
• Hands-on experience working with GitHub-based DevSecOps workflows.
• Ability to work independently in an engineering-focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to identify gaps, improve security patterns, and drive solutions with minimal oversight.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Deep experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor, and Defender.
• Experience with AI security initiatives, Azure AI Foundry, or securing emerging cloud AI services.
• Knowledge of Threat Modeling methodologies and secure-by-design principles.
• Experience with Wiz Cloud, Wiz Code, Runtime/Defend, and integrating Wiz findings into GitHub workflows.
• Prior experience working in highly regulated environments such as banking or financial services.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) – Assignment Length:
This is a 14 month contract position.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) - Start Date:
ASAP.

Cloud Security DevSecOps Engineer (Azure Focus) - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This position is remote.

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