Azure Security Engineer

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Role Job Title :

: Azure Security Engineer/ Security Operations Engineer (Cloud / IAM focused) Key Responsibilities Responsibilities 1) Identity & Access Management (IAM) + Privileged Access Own and execute IAM operational work including onboarding/offboarding support, account/access management, RBAC, access requests, and access reviews. Design and enforce identity security guardrails (e.g., MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management). Handle escalations for privileged access workflows (e.g., PIM role access/creation, Azure subscription access, sensitive app/access requests) and ensure approvals/justifications are captured. 2) Security Operations, Incident Triage, and ResponseTriage and manage security incidents and notifications, including escalations and coordination with external stakeholders as required (e.g., security tooling alerts and corporate/security notifications). 3) Cloud / Tenant Security & Endpoint ComplianceImprove and maintain Azure/cloud security posture and compliance, including configuration guardrails and continuous hardening. Contribute to endpoint/device compliance and tenant-level controls (e.g., Intune / device compliance concepts, Conditional Access enforcement patterns). 4) Security Assessments (Software, Partners, New Solutions)Lead or support security assessments for software, partner studios, and new deployments/solutions; ensure findings and outcomes are tracked and actioned. Own/drive partner security assessments and related workflows (including outreach, questionnaires, and escalation paths). 5) Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Policy EnforcementCreate, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, procedures, and technical guidelines; drive policy-aligned outcomes and formally document exceptions when required. Support corporate and studio security mandates and compliance expectations (including evidence capture, auditability, and "secure-by-default" operating practices). 6) Vulnerability & Patch ManagementDrive vulnerability remediation and patch management work across relevant systems and services; coordinate ownership, prioritize risk, and track closure. 7) Security Tooling, Automation, and Operational ExcellenceBuild and improve automation, scripting, and security tooling to reduce manual effort and increase consistency.

Operate with strong process discipline:

route work through tickets so automation, SLAs, and reporting apply; document actions with artifacts/links for traceability. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience in security engineering with hands-on ownership in one or more of: identity & access management, cloud security, incident response, security operations, or security governance. Working knowledge of identity security capabilities such as MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management concepts. Experience supporting or administering enterprise identity and cloud ecosystems (e.g. Entra

ID, RBAC

models, access reviews, privileged access workflows). Experience with vulnerability management and operational remediation.

Ability to operate in a ticket-driven environment with strong documentation practices, including approvals, justification, and evidence, to support auditability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain risk, defend security guardrails, and partner with production and engineering teams to deliver compliant solutions. Experience supporting security for game development or other high-velocity production environments Experience partnering with central or corporate security stakeholders and translating mandates into implementable security guardrails Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each: Experience with Azure Cloud - minimum 5 years Experience with Entra ID - minimum 5 years Working knowledge of identity security capabilities such as MFA, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management concepts.

Location :

: Redmond, WA (3 Days Hybrid) Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let's talk! Preferred Skills Azure Cloud Entra

ID IAM RBAC

Azure Security Job details Job

ID 332146

Job Requirements Azure Security Engineer Location Redmond, Washington, US Recruiter Divya Email divy.tandel@ascendion.com About Ascendion Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.