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Azure Security Engineer
- TEKsystems (Greenville, NC)
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Top Skills
+ Azure Cloud Security
+ Securing Azure IaaS and PaaS workloads
+ Deep understanding of Azure-native security tooling
+ Identity & Access Management
+ Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
+ RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access
+ Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
+ Terraform (preferred) or Bicep
+ Embedding security controls and compliance in IaC pipelines
+ Security Tooling & Monitoring
+ Microsoft Defender for Cloud
+ Azure Security Center concepts
+ Log Analytics / Sentinel exposure
+ DevSecOps
+ CI/CD security integration
+ Policy-as-code and automated security enforcement
Secondary / Nice-to-Have Skills
+ Compliance in regulated environments (HIPAA preferred)
+ Network security (NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints)
+ VMware & hybrid cloud security
+ Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
+ GenAI / AI workload security exposure
+ Experience securing data platforms (Key Vault, encryption, secrets management)
Key Responsibilities
+ Secure cloud infrastructure supporting GenAI and AI-driven workloads
+ Define and enforce Azure security standards, policies, and guardrails
+ Configure and manage:
+ Azure AD (Entra ID)
+ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
+ Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
+ Integrate security controls into Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
+ Leverage Defender for Cloud to identify risks and improve posture
+ Partner with architecture and infrastructure teams on:
+ Secure landing zone implementation
+ Network segmentation and access models
+ Cost-aware security design
+ Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents
+ Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation (one week every seven weeks)
Ideal Candidate Profile
+ Senior -level Azure Security Engineer / Cloud Security Engineer
+ Strong hands-on Azure experience in enterprise environments
+ Comfortable operating in regulated healthcare ecosystems
+ Experience securing early-stage or scaling Azure environments
+ Confident advisor who can guide non-security teams on best practices
+ Able to work independently in a highly autonomous, remote model
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
+ Directly protect systems that impact frontline patient care
+ High autonomy and extreme flexibility
+ Play a key role in securing a large-scale GenAI initiative
+ Work on enterprise-grade Azure security challenges
+ Join a collaborative team modernizing healthcare through technology
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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