Azure Defender Engineer
Hillsboro, Oregon
Remote Local
Contract
$65/hr - $78/hr
Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer
Duration: Dec 31, 2026
Summary:
We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer to secure cloud environments by monitoring, analyzing, and resolving security issues across Azure workloads. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure Defender (Microsoft Defender for Cloud), Azure Key Vault, and the ability to interpret security findings and drive effective remediation.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Duration: Dec 31, 2026
Summary:
We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Defender Engineer to secure cloud environments by monitoring, analyzing, and resolving security issues across Azure workloads. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure Defender (Microsoft Defender for Cloud), Azure Key Vault, and the ability to interpret security findings and drive effective remediation.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Analyze security findings, identify root causes, and implement remediation solutions
- Secure and manage secrets, keys, and certificates using Azure Key Vault
- Partner with engineering and cloud teams to resolve security issues and improve posture
- Provide clear recommendations and documentation for security improvements
Requirements:
- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender)
- Hands-on experience with Azure Key Vault
- Strong ability to analyze issues and determine effective solutions
- Experience securing Azure resources and cloud workloads
- Strong communication and documentation skills
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.