Azure Cloud Security Engineer

About the role

As an Azure Cloud Security Engineer
, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and enhancing secure cloud environments within Azure. You will be a valued member of the cloud engineering and security team, partnering closely with architects, platform engineers, and client stakeholders to strengthen cloud security posture and support ongoing cloud migration initiatives.

• Lead security hardening efforts across Azure environments, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational compliance requirements.
• Support and guide cloud migration activities with a deep focus on security implications, controls, and guardrails.
• Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and threat monitoring.
• Develop secure Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate and standardize cloud resource provisioning.
• Oversee and maintain Microsoft Entra , including sync/connect to on‑premises Active Directory.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.

• Strong expertise in Azure cloud security concepts and best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra  management and identity governance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, monitoring, and SIEM operations.
• Experience using Terraform to provision and secure cloud infrastructure through automation.
• Ability to provide expert guidance on Azure platform security and lead security‑focused cloud migration efforts.
• Experience implementing Azure Policies, RBAC, and Conditional Access.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Security Engineer Associate (required).
• Experience securing cloud‑native applications and infrastructure.

• Expertise in Entra  specifically for hybrid identity setups with on‑premises AD sync/connect.
• Familiarity with healthcare data protection regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PHI handling).
• Python scripting for automation and security tooling.
• Knowledge of data migration processes and secure data handling practices.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 110,000 - $ 130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.