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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 workloads Administer Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Entra ID, including MFA, conditional access, and identity governance Configure and monitor Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and response Oversee Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and enforce least privilege access principles Security Compliance and Governance Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks Develop and enforce security policies using Azure Policy and Blueprints Conduct regular security assessments, gap analyses, and risk mitigation planning Maintain compliance documentation and support internal/external audits Threat Protection and Incident Response Monitor security alerts and analyze threats using Sentinel and third-party SIEM tools Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures Maintain and refine incident response playbooks for Azure environments Identity and Access Management Manage RBAC for secure access to Azure resources Configure Just-In-Time (JIT) access for VMs and privileged roles Audit user access, permissions, and authentication activities Data Protection and Encryption Manage Azure Key Vault for secrets and key lifecycle Enforce encryption for data at rest and in transit Configure and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies Automatio