Optiv

Sr. Azure Engineer | Remote, USA

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have admin skills for most of the Azure services and managed via the Azure console, some understanding of AWS/Google cloud services, Entra ID, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, Azure PAM, Networking (VPC, load-balancers, other cloud network components), Data storage (ADX, Sentinel), Logic Apps, cloud first architectures, design and presentation, experience in Azure technology, especially data lakes, data warehouses, integrations, scripts, automations, Databricks, ETL/data factories, and any SQL implementations, proven knowledge of virtual application delivery technologies, experience as a build and deployment engineer using industry-standard tools, experience with deployment tools and virtual lab management, understanding of industry-standard system architecture and system management tools, and extensive experience in analytics methodologies in either machine learning or artificial intelligence. Azure certifications will make candidates stand out, and knowledge of Linux or Windows systems administration is required. Experience with automation/configuration management using Ansible, Terraform, Chef or similar is also needed.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Azure Engineer will serve as a trusted advisor for clients regarding their Azure environment, ensuring security and operational best practices are met, administer and optimize Azure Active Directory, manage privileged identities and implement Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA) strategies, support hardening initiatives across Azure services, perform general administration of Azure resources, collaborate with internal security teams and client stakeholders to drive proactive risk reduction and platform maturity, troubleshoot platform-level issues and support incident response activities, work directly with business partners and other IT team members to understand desired system requirements and to deliver effective solutions, participate and conduct code reviews with scrum teams to approve for Production deployment, and be able to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment.

Skills

Azure Active Directory
Conditional Access
Microsoft Entra
JIT
JEA
CIS benchmarks
Azure networking
Azure storage
Azure virtual machines
Azure automation
Azure AD
Azure Defender
Azure PAM
VPC
Cloud load balancers
Cloud networking
Data lakes
Data warehouses
Azure Sentinel
KQL
Logic Apps
Cloud architecture
Scripting
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Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$12MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Rising competition from AI-driven cybersecurity firms like Secuvy.
Complexity in managing numerous cybersecurity tools may hinder effectiveness.
Meeting Zero Trust compliance deadlines requires significant investments.

Differentiation

Optiv offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored to diverse industry needs.
The company excels in Zero Trust architecture implementation for federal agencies.
Optiv's Future Point initiative explores AI, quantum computing, and IoT impacts.

Upsides

Optiv's AI Security Services enhance innovation and efficiency for clients.
Recognition as a leader in IDC MarketScape boosts Optiv's consulting credibility.
Increased cybersecurity budgets reflect growing demand for Optiv's services.

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