• Azure Defender Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Hillsboro, OR)


    Azure Defender Engineer

     

    Hillsboro, Oregon

     

    Remote Local

     

    Contract

     

    $65/hr - $78/hr

     

    Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer

     

    Duration: Dec 31, 2026

    Summary:

    We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer to secure cloud environments by monitoring, analyzing, and resolving security issues across Azure workloads. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure Defender (Microsoft Defender for Cloud), Azure Key Vault, and the ability to interpret security findings and drive effective remediation.

    Responsibilities:

    + Monitor and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

    + Analyze security findings, identify root causes, and implement remediation solutions

    + Secure and manage secrets, keys, and certificates using Azure Key Vault

    + Partner with engineering and cloud teams to resolve security issues and improve posture

    + Provide clear recommendations and documentation for security improvements

    Requirements:

    + Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender)

    + Hands-on experience with Azure Key Vault

    + Strong ability to analyze issues and determine effective solutions

    + Experience securing Azure resources and cloud workloads

    + Strong communication and documentation skills

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Nora Howard-Cooper

    Specialization:

    + System Administration