Azure Security DevOps Engineer - Remote

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Job Overview

As an Azure Security DevOps Engineer at Global Payments Inc., you will play a critical role in integrating security practices within the DevOps process. You will be responsible for developing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security measures across our Azure environments. This position involves collaborating with development teams to ensure that secure coding practices are followed and that softwaring deployments are safe and comply with both internal and external security standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls and solutions across Azure environments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments for cloud applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, and maintain incident response plans.
• Deploy and manage security monitoring tools and support related to Azure DevOps processes.
• Educate and train development teams on security best practices and threat mitigation techniques.
• Participate in designing security-specific DevOps automation processes and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a DevOps or Security Engineer role, particularly in cloud environments such as Azure.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, principles, and best practices in cloud computing.
• Expertise in scripting and automation tools, preferably with languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with various security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g. NIST, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Experience with identity governance, access control, and security monitoring solutions in Azure.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar will be considered an asset.

Technologies & Tools

This position utilizes a variety of technologies and tools, including Microsoft Azure services, Azure DevOps, security monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Security Center), CI/CD pipeline tools, and scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates) is also essential.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the Azure Security DevOps Engineer position is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses strong analytical skills. A successful engineer will demonstrate a deep understanding of both security principles and DevOps practices while maintaining an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Moreover, a passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging security threats and technologies will set you apart in this role.