Cloud Azure Security Engineer

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Cloud Azure Security Engineer

Location: Colombia

.Monks Technology Services, part of Media.Monks and S4 Capital, is a global consulting firm mastering AI-powered transformations for the Fortune 100. We combine long-term strategic thinking, deep enterprise experience, and a human-centered approach to help clients transform business processes and dominate their industries.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and in compliance with Law 2466 of 2025 from Colombia, we have available spaces for people with disabilities.

About the Role

As a Cloud Azure Security Engineer , you’ll design, implement, and maintain security solutions that protect clients’ Microsoft Azure environments. You’ll assess cloud security posture, strengthen identity and access controls, address vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement security best practices. Hands-on Microsoft Entra ID expertise is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

Assess the security posture of Azure infrastructure, applications, and data to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps

Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and controls aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable security controls and policies

Conduct security audits and assessments to validate policy adherence and identify opportunities for improvement

Guide engineering and operations teams in implementing security best practices and remediating security issues

Design and implement security solutions across cloud infrastructure, networks, identity, and access management

Implement and enforce security and compliance controls across Azure environments

Investigate and remediate security findings, vulnerabilities, and cloud misconfigurations

Manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, and identity governance

Automate security controls and remediation through Terraform, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI

Monitor emerging cloud threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends and incorporate findings into security controls

Participate in incident response and support the investigation and resolution of security incidents

Other duties as assigned

About You

Qualifications & Skills

2+ years of cloud security engineering experience, with a focus on Microsoft Azure

Required: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory); candidates without practical Entra ID experience will not be considered

Strong knowledge of Entra ID users, groups, roles, RBAC, administrative roles, service principals, managed identities, application registrations, and enterprise applications

Proven experience implementing Entra ID Conditional Access policies, including MFA, risk-based access, device-based controls, and least-privilege access

Experience with Entra ID Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, identity governance, and privileged access controls

Knowledge of application authentication and authorization protocols, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred

Experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and container technologies

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Network Security Groups

Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI

Strong understanding of network security, encryption, identity management, authentication, authorization, and Zero Trust principles

Experience implementing Azure security policies and controls to support organizational and compliance requirements

Experience with cloud security posture and vulnerability management tools such as Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar platforms

Ability to translate security findings into actionable remediation steps, including infrastructure-as-code changes

Relevant certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

English communication proficiency at B2 level or higher

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.