Senior Information Security Engineer – Azure Cloud

Faegre Drinker • Indianapolis, IN

19h • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Senior Information Security Engineer – Azure Cloud to work with our Technology, Information Security & Information Governance team in our Chicago, Denver, Florham Park, downtown Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Princeton, Washington, D.C. or Wilmington offices. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for ensuring that the firm’s Azure environment is securely configured according to best practices. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Requirements

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in IT or information security, with proven work in an Azure management role.
• Deep and broad knowledge of IT architectures, with expertise in Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Azure best practice configurations.
• Experience working with Microsoft Event Hub, Microsoft Sentinel, Graph API, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Experience managing and configuring Microsoft Intune.
• Strong experience with network security, networking technologies, and system, security, and network monitoring tools.
• Thorough understanding of current security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Ability to effectively communicate information security issues, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical peers and management.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant education, professional certifications, and/or experience are preferred, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303 and AZ-304), CISSP, or other relevant security certifications highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts hands-on vulnerability and configuration assessments to ensure servers, cloud infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments are securely configured and aligned with best practices.
• Monitors Microsoft portals for compliance, security alerts, incidents, and adherence to organizational and industry standards, taking direct action when issues arise.
• Implements and manages Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, including Entra ID, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Conditional Access policies.
• Configures and maintains network security controls, including Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, and Azure Proxy, to reduce risk exposure.
• Identifies and remediates gaps, misconfigurations, and potential security risks across Azure services and subscriptions.
• Performs baseline security monitoring and ensures adherence to CIS and MS best practices configuration standards, including enforcing policies and resolving related issues.
• Configures and maintains logging and monitoring within the Microsoft architecture, integrating directly with the external Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment.
• Provides consistent and proactive updates to the Director on project status, risks, dependencies, and potential impacts, while actively assessing downstream implications and taking action to mitigate risks.
• Participates hands-on in security event response as a member of the Security Incident Response Team, including investigation, containment, and remediation activities.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior