Azure Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title – Cybersecurity Engineer
Company Location – Near Fullerton, CA
100% On-site
Direct Hire
Pay – 140-160k, DOE
Shift – 1st shift

Job Summary of the Cybersecurity Engineer position
Integr8staff is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with strong Azure and networking expertise.

Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Engineer position
Own and mature our Azure cloud environment: architecture, storage, identity (Entra ID), governance, cost management, and security posture
Lead cloud migration and hybrid-cloud integration efforts for on-prem workloads where appropriate
Implement cloud security configuration, CA policy, Defender security tooling, monitoring/ logging
Maintain monitoring, backup/DR, and patch/configuration management for cloud-hosted systems
Use AI, copilot, and PowerShell to automate repetitive administration and security tasks
Design, document, and continuously improve network architecture, including segmentation between CUI-scoped enclaves and general business networks
Manage firewall, VLAN, and ACL configurations (including CUI subnet access control lists) and maintain accurate network documentation/diagrams
Lead network hardening initiatives and access control requirements (e.g., AC, SC control families)
Evaluate and implement zero-trust and micro-segmentation strategies
Maintain secure configurations, audits, and documentation for the classified workstations;
Maintain active Security+ certification
Maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and supporting documentation
Support periodic government inspections, self-inspections, vulnerability scans, and audit log reviews
Administer Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, endpoint management, and core virtual infrastructure services
Participate in security assessments, incident response testing, risk assessments, and 3rd party audits
Execute vulnerability scans, system patching, configuration deployments
Support configuration and software management controls (e.g., application allow-listing, nonessential functionality restrictions) in coordination with compliance staff

Requirements of the Cybersecurity Engineer position
Hands-on expertise in hybrid cloud migration, Microsoft Azure networking, cloud technologies, protocols, and authentication, and WAN network architecture
Cloud or Microsoft Azure Certifications
Implementing simple AI solutions in Azure Foundry and/or Copilot
Experience with cybersecurity compliance frameworks similar to CMMC/NIST 800-171
Experience administering Azure: identity (Entra ID), virtual machines, vnet, CA policy, Azure Foundry, Purview, Defender, Intune, etc.
Strong PowerShell skills
Design and manage basic network architecture: routing, switching, segmentation, firewall/ACL configuration, VLANs, RADIUS, etc.
Excellent writing skills, conceptual thinking skills, and communication skills needed to learn/implement GenAI tools
Active Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship required.
CompTIA Security+ (CE)

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.