Azure Cybersecurity Specialist

Botmer International is seeking a remote, contract-based Azure Cybersecurity Specialist to join their team. This role focuses on securing Microsoft Azure environments by identifying risks, implementing security controls, and ensuring cloud infrastructure aligns with best security practices. The specialist will monitor cloud environments, manage identity and access, respond to security incidents, and enhance the overall security posture of Azure resources. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools, cloud security architecture, threat detection, and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
- Secure Microsoft Azure environments by applying appropriate security controls and best practices.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure continuously for vulnerabilities and security threats.
- Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and MFA to ensure proper authorization and authentication.
- Respond promptly to security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies.
- Utilize Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and security monitoring.
- Implement and maintain Azure security policies, network security groups, firewalls, and private endpoints.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and participate in security incident response activities.
- Analyze security logs and alerts using SIEM tools to identify potential risks.
- Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks, NIST, or ISO 27001.
- Configure Azure Policy and security settings to maintain continuous compliance and governance.
- Manage encryption, secrets management, and data protection mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or a related discipline.
- Proven hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure environments.
- Strong expertise with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, identity and access management, RBAC, and MFA.
- Familiarity with Azure security policies, network security groups, firewalls, and private endpoints.
- Experience in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, and security incident response.
- Understanding of SIEM, security monitoring, and log analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards such as CIS benchmarks, NIST, or ISO 27001.
- Experience with Azure Policy, security configurations, and compliance monitoring.
- Understanding of encryption, secrets management, and data protection best practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) are highly desirable.

Botmer International is a global AI-native staff augmentation company that connects startups and scale-ups with pre-vetted, AI-first software engineers rapidly. Trusted by over 200 AI-first startups across 25+ countries, Botmer’s clients have collectively raised over $315 million and completed more than 500 projects. The company offers fixed monthly pricing, timezone-aligned teams, rapid replacements when necessary, and founder-led delivery with direct leadership access. Botmer’s mission is to make AI-native engineering accessible, affordable, and deployable without hiring stress.