Azure Security Engineer

Contract: 12 months (subject to extension).

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Salary: Not a constraint for the right candidate!

Experience: 6-8 years.

Hybrid: 2 days Work from Home 3 days Work from Office

Your Profile & DNA:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Security Engineer to strengthen and manage security across Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Azure security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, threat detection, and incident response.

You will work closely with Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, and Security teams to implement security controls, improve cloud security posture, and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Azure Cloud Security

• Design, implement, and manage security controls across Microsoft Azure environments.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Assess cloud security posture and identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
• Implement Azure security best practices and cloud security policies.
• Conduct security assessments and recommend remediation strategies.

2. Identity & Access Management

• Manage identity and access security using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Configure Azure RBAC, Conditional Access, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Implement privileged access management and least-privilege access controls.
• Monitor and review identity-related security risks.

3. Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor security events, alerts, and potential threats across Azure environments.
• Investigate security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Support threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response activities.
• Identify security gaps and implement appropriate remediation measures.

4. DevSecOps & CI/CD Security

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement security controls across the software development lifecycle.
• Support automated security scanning and vulnerability management.
• Promote DevSecOps and shift-left security practices.

5. Security Governance & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain security documentation, policies, and assessment reports.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support security initiatives aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats and industry best practices.

Qualification & Experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Security.
• Expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with Azure RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Understanding of Azure security architecture and cloud security controls.
• Experience in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and cloud security posture management.
• Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation.
• Experience with Azure Policy and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Understanding of cloud security governance and risk management.
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.

What do we offer?

If your profile matches the job requirement and you are interested to be presented to our clients, then please apply and don’t forget to attach your updated CV in line with the JD!

This position is for 1 year with possibility of extension. We offer competitive Gross Salary in line with the market standard.

Besides that, we offer following benefits, such as:

• 20 days of holiday per year
• Encourage Personal Development - Certification (Certification Charges reimbursed)
• Income Tax Return Filing
• We provide Visa Sponsorship for Candidate & Dependants
• Possibility of bonus

Who we are:

A2G Consulting also known as "A2G Technologies" is one of the fastest growing staffing companies in North Brabant region, Netherlands. We cater to Asia and Europe market focusing on high tech & non-high-tech clientele; headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands with a branch office in India (Bangalore & Pune) & Dubai. We successfully find a candidate and ensure that they get opportunities in line with their aspirations. We offer visa sponsorship for local & international candidates for career-enhancing opportunities. We strongly believe in equal opportunities and hence have a pool of resources with diversified ethnicity.

You will be deployed and work at one of our client sites.