Key Skills

Job Description

Security Engineer – Azure / Microsoft Defender for Cloud Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 6 Months - Extendable Language: Dutch Rate: As per market standards Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Azure Security Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Identity and Access Management, and cloud security operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing Azure environments, identifying potential threats, implementing security controls, and supporting cloud security initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and manage security controls across Microsoft Azure environments. Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and access policies. Conduct cloud security assessments, threat hunting and vulnerability management. Monitor security events, investigate threats and support incident response. Implement security best practices across Azure infrastructure and network environments. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines. Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning and DevSecOps initiatives. Prepare security documentation, assessments and compliance reports. Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2 and NIST. Required Skills Experience in Azure Security Engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Good knowledge of Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID. Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM). Strong understanding of Azure Network Security and cloud security architecture. Experience in Threat Hunting, security monitoring and vulnerability assessment. Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python. Understanding of Azure security policies, access controls and security configurations. Fluent Dutch communication skills. Good to Have Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) security scanning. Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration. Familiarity with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2 and NIST compliance. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and incident response. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Proactive approach to threat detection and security risk management. Ability to work independently in an onsite environment. Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Core Responsibilities

Design and manage security controls across Azure environments, including Defender for Cloud, identity and access management, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code security, and prepare security documentation and compliance reports.

Requirements

Requires hands-on Azure security engineering experience, strong expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and knowledge of Entra ID, IAM, Azure network security, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessment. Dutch fluency is required; PowerShell or Python skills are expected, while Azure certification, IaC security scanning, DevSecOps, compliance, and Sentinel experience are advantageous.