Cloud Security Engineer – Azure

Avnet

Develop secure cloud platform solutions in support of Avnet's Business Cloud Services delivery. Collaborate with teams to implement security controls and automate processes for cloud operations.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, maintains, and enhances secure cloud platform solutions in support of Business Cloud Services delivery
Performs hands-on security operations, automates repeatable security and governance processes, and coordinates remediation activities across Azure, GitHub Enterprise, and BCS-managed applications
Collaborates with BCS developers, architects, leadership, and Security teams to help ensure cloud solutions are designed, delivered, and operated securely
Supports shift-left security practices by providing practical, developer-friendly security guidance and helping teams identify, prioritize, and remediate security findings efficiently
Supports the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of security controls for BCS-managed Azure resources and cloud platform services
Monitors, reviews, triages, and coordinates remediation of security findings from Microsoft Defender for Cloud and other approved security tools
Assists with security exception and exemption requests by gathering required technical details, validating business and technical context, and supporting approval workflows
Validates remediation actions, tracks closure of security findings, and helps ensure issues are resolved in alignment with approved security requirements and timelines
Implements and maintains Microsoft Entra ID security groups, app registrations, service principals, managed identities, and related identity and access configurations
Executes RBAC assignments and access changes in accordance with approved access models, least privilege principles, and operational requirements
Supports Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management role assignments, activations, reviews, and related privileged access processes
Assists with access reviews, audits, and compliance activities by validating access, configurations, and supporting evidence
Supports security controls within GitHub Enterprise, including repository-level security practices, access controls, and development workflow security
Assists with CI/CD security practices, including use of GitHub Advanced Security, secure pipeline configuration, and remediation of pipeline or repository security findings
Triage and track application, repository, and software supply chain security findings using Security-provided tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of cloud security, Azure security services, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, privileged access management, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD security, and DevSecOps practices
Experience supporting cloud environments, security operations, DevSecOps practices, platform engineering, application security, or related technology functions
Hands-on work with Azure security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, privileged access concepts, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability remediation, and automation of operational or security tasks
Preferred: Microsoft Azure security or administrator certification, Microsoft identity and access management certification, GitHub Advanced Security or GitHub Enterprise training, Cloud security, DevSecOps, or application security certification, related certifications in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off
401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud securityAzure security servicesMicrosoft Entra IDRBACprivileged access managementGitHub EnterpriseCI/CD securityDevSecOps practicesvulnerability remediationautomation of operational tasks

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

Microsoft Azure security certificationMicrosoft identity and access management certificationGitHub Advanced Security trainingCloud security certificationDevSecOps certificationapplication security certification