Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Sentinel to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in cloud security, automation, and monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and resilience of enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
- Implement and administer Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) solutions
- Develop and maintain security monitoring, alerting, and incident response workflows
- Automate cloud operations using tools such as PowerShell, ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
- Integrate Sentinel with various data sources (Azure services, third-party tools, on-prem systems)
- Perform log analysis, threat detection, and incident investigation
- Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and high availability
- Implement security best practices, compliance controls, and governance policies
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams
- Optimize system performance and cost efficiency in Azure environments
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration and engineering
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- Strong understanding of:
- Azure networking (VNet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute)
- Identity & access management (Azure AD, RBAC)
- Azure security services (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault)
- Experience in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Solid knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices
- Experience with log analytics and KQL (Kusto Query Language)
Preferred Qualifications
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) certification
- Microsoft certifications such as:
- Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
