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Cloud Security Engineer- Remote
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: BH-387167
Cloud Security Engineer II is needed for a contract opportunity with our Energy Industry client located in Pennsylvania.
Job Details
Duration: 6 months initial contract
Start date: Aug 2025 subject to change
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hourly pay rate: : $58.20-$72.75 W2
** Client is not able to do sponsorship of visa or C2C**
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure Azure architectures using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ensuring consistent, compliant deployments across landing zones, hub-and-spoke networking, and shared services.
- Build and manage reusable IaC modules that incorporate Azure security best practices for resources such as VNETs, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Azure Bastion, and Key Vault.
- Implement and enforce security policies using Azure Policy and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure consistent governance across Azure subscriptions and environments.
- Integrate and manage security solutions including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, and Security Center for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Implement strong identity and access controls using Azure Active Directory, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and secure integration with hybrid/on-prem directories.
- Enhance security across Microsoft 365 services, focusing on:
- Securing Exchange Online, including anti-phishing, anti-malware, and safe links/attachments policies.
- Implementing and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams to prevent unauthorized data sharing.
- Managing Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and sensitive data discovery.
- Configuring and tuning Microsoft Defender for Office 365 for advanced threat protection.
- Collaborate with cloud architects, compliance, and operational teams to develop and evolve security governance frameworks and standard operating procedures for secure cloud and SaaS adoption.
- Provide security guidance and risk assessments for Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and ISO 27001.
Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience
- At least 2 years of experience implementing application workloads in public cloud environments, with a strong focus on secure deployment practices.
- At least 2 years of experience architecting solutions in public cloud platforms (Azure required; AWS experience preferred), including security architecture, identity management, and policy enforcement.
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft 365 security controls, including Exchange Online protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Purview.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to deploy secure, compliant cloud infrastructure.
- Proven ability to produce high-quality work products with strong attention to detail, especially in the areas of security configuration, documentation, and governance.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience working with the Azure cloud platform, including implementing secure PaaS solutions and managing security controls across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
Estimated Min Rate: $58.20
Estimated Max Rate: $72.75
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Posted on 07-18-2025
Cloud Security Engineer- Remote
Information Technology
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