Motion Recruitment
Cloud Security Engineer / Azure and M365 / Hybrid
At a Glance
About This Role
Responsibilities
- Configuring and managing DLP controls in Purview
- Building and tuning Conditional Access policies
- Remediating cloud misconfigurations
- Supporting incident response
- Working with IT, DevOps, and compliance on security integration and project-based guidance
- Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analysis across cloud-hosted infrastructure
- Managing cloud security posture and remediating misconfigurations
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security engineering
- Hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Purview, including DLP policy creation, sensitive data discovery, and PII classification
- Experience designing and implementing IAM controls in Azure, including Conditional Access policies, Entra ID, RBAC, and least privilege enforcement
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Intune
- Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) and remediating misconfigurations
- Familiarity with cloud security log monitoring and integration with SIEM platforms (Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel)
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis across cloud-hosted infrastructure
- Understanding of compliance frameworks: NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, ISO 27001
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams
- Industry certifications desired: AZ-500, Security+, CISSP, or CCSP
- Experience in financial services or regulated industry preferred
- Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) desired
- Familiarity with IaC scanning or DevSecOps tooling desired
- Track record of self-directed learning: personal lab environments or independent cloud security builds desired
Benefits & Perks
About Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment is a Boston-based IT staffing and consulting firm, established in 1989. As part of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, it specializes in tech talent solutions across North America, operating 21 delivery centers. The company focuses on a high-touch, team-based approach in various sectors, including software, mobile, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and hardware. With over 30 years of experience, Motion Recruitment provides a range of services, including IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and executive search for tech positions. It emphasizes agility and credibility through strong local networks and a commitment to tech communities. The firm has achieved notable metrics, such as an 82 "World Class"Candidate NPS and a 92% offer acceptance rate. Additionally, it connects tech enthusiasts through events like Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, fostering a vibrant tech community.
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