Azure Network and Security Engineer

Med-Metrix

Azure Network and Security Engineer designing secure, compliant cloud infrastructure for Med-Metrix’s healthcare operations. Managing Azure networking, threat detection, governance, audits, and DevSecOps integration.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Azure Network Architecture and Security, including the implementation of security governance and compliance with HIPAA standards. Proficient in deploying and managing Azure security services and tools, with a strong focus on threat detection and incident response.

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Azure Networking ExpertiseAzure Security Services ManagementMicrosoft Defender for Cloud ProficiencyInfrastructure-as-Code with TerraformHIPAA Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Azure NetworkingAzure FirewallMicrosoft Defender for CloudPowerShellAzure CLIPythonInfrastructure-as-CodeVirtual NetworksDDoS ProtectionNetwork Security

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsHigh IntegrityDependabilityResults Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SentinelAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsConnection MonitorAzure Policy

Industry Keywords

HIPAASOC 2PCI-DSSNIST CSFCIS Azure Benchmarks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage Azure network architectures, including Hub-and-Spoke, Virtual WAN, VNets, subnets, peering, routing, ExpressRoute, and VPN connectivity
Implement and manage Azure network security services, including Azure Firewall, WAF, DDoS Protection, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Private DNS, and Service Endpoints
Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Sentinel
Develop detection rules, automation, threat hunting, and incident response capabilities
Implement Azure security governance through Azure Policy, RBAC, security baselines, and compliance controls
Monitor and troubleshoot network and security environments using Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics, and Connection Monitor
Conduct vulnerability assessments, support threat modeling, and coordinate remediation across infrastructure and application teams
Maintain network security documentation, architecture diagrams, firewall standards, data flows, and operational runbooks
Partner with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and advance DevSecOps practices
Evaluate emerging Azure networking and security technologies
Support internal and external audits with security evidence, documentation, risk assessments, and compliance artifacts
Protect and disclose patients’ PHI in accordance with HIPAA standards
Comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures
Limit PHI access to the minimum necessary for assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years in an Azure network engineering or cloud security engineering role
Solid expertise in Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateway
Proficiency in Azure Private Endpoint, Private DNS, Service Endpoints, and network segmentation strategies
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), and Azure Security Center
Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, PIM, Identity Protection, MFA, and SSO/federation
Understanding of zero-trust architecture principles and practical implementation in Azure
Experience with Azure DDoS Protection Standard, WAF policies, and bot protection configurations
Familiarity with HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, and CIS Azure Benchmarks
Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Bicep
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving and creative skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation
Ability to work outside normal business hours and/or be on call as needed
Must possess a smartphone or electronic device capable of downloading applications for multifactor authentication and security purposes
Ability to meet the stated physical and mental demands of the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/virtual work arrangement
Occasional travel to other company locations
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and/or be on call as needed