We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Systems Administrator – Security to manage the security posture of our Azure cloud environment. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our cloud-based systems and data. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Azure Systems Administrators team, collaborating closely with infrastructure, identity, and DevOps specialists to maintain a secure and compliant cloud ecosystem.
- Candidates must be located in the Philippines
Key Responsibilities
Azure Security Management
Implement, configure, and manage Azure security controls across subscriptions, resource groups, and workloadsAdminister Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Entra ID, including MFA, conditional access, and identity governanceConfigure and monitor Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and responseOversee Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and enforce least privilege access principlesSecurity Compliance and Governance
Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS BenchmarksDevelop and enforce security policies using Azure Policy and BlueprintsConduct regular security assessments, gap analyses, and risk mitigation planningMaintain compliance documentation and support internal / external auditsThreat Protection and Incident Response
Monitor security alerts and analyze threats using Sentinel and third-party SIEM toolsRespond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measuresMaintain and refine incident response playbooks for Azure environmentsIdentity and Access Management
Manage RBAC for secure access to Azure resourcesConfigure Just-In-Time (JIT) access for VMs and privileged rolesAudit user access, permissions, and authentication activitiesData Protection and Encryption
Manage Azure Key Vault for secrets and key lifecycleEnforce encryption for data at rest and in transitConfigure and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policiesAutomation and Security Operations
Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM / Bicep templatesImplement automated alerting, remediation, and compliance reportingSupport DevSecOps integration in CI / CD pipelinesMonitoring and Reporting
Maintain Azure Security Center dashboards for visibility and reportingTrack key security metrics and trends to improve postureGenerate reports for leadership and compliance teamsDocumentation and Knowledge Sharing
Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and policiesConduct security awareness sessions for IT and business stakeholdersStay current with emerging Azure security technologies and threat intelligenceRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)Proven experience in Azure security administration or cloud security engineeringPreferred certifications : Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate, SC-100, AZ-500Verifiable knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional AccessHands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Key VaultSolid understanding of network security, firewalls, and Zero Trust architectureProficiency in PowerShell, ARM / Bicep templates, and security automationFamiliarity with SIEM / SOAR tools and incident response workflowsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environmentBenefits
100% Remote – work from anywhere with a stable internet connection
Full-Time, Monday to Friday – no weekend work
Supportive Team – guided onboarding and partnership with managers
HMO Coverage and other available benefits / perks
Competitive Salary – PHP 85,000 – PHP 105,000 monthly
Paid Time Off - in addition Holidays