Cloud Azure Security Engineer

Location: Colombia

.Monks Technology Services, part of Media.Monks and S4 Capital, is a global consulting firm mastering AI-powered transformations for the Fortune 100. We combine long-term strategic thinking, deep enterprise experience, and a human-centered approach to help clients transform business processes and dominate their industries.

About the Role

As a Cloud Azure Security Engineer, you’ll help secure cloud environments by designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions across Azure infrastructure, applications, and data. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to assess risk, strengthen cloud security posture, and support clients in adopting scalable, compliant, and resilient security practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess the security posture of Microsoft Azure environments to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls and protective measures across infrastructure, applications, and data
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable cloud security controls
• Conduct regular security audits, reviews, and assessments to validate adherence to established policies
• Provide guidance to engineering and operations teams on security best practices and remediation strategies
• Support the implementation and management of Azure-native security services such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Firewall, and Azure Active Directory
• Automate security processes and controls using tools and scripting languages such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI
• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends in cloud security and incorporate findings into security practices
• Participate in incident response efforts and assist in the investigation and resolution of security incidents
• Other duties as assigned

About You

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in cloud security engineering with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of Azure security services including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Firewall, and Azure Active Directory
• Experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and containerized environments
• Hands-on scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, and/or Azure CLI
• Solid understanding of network security, encryption, identity and access management, and cloud security best practices
• Familiarity with implementing and managing security control policies in Azure environments
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSP, or similar are preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• English proficiency at B2 level

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Who We Are

Build. Scale. Sustain. 

PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company. 

• We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, +500 experts from +50 nationalities)
• We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt)
• We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence
• We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence

About Gen-e2

While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with a strong collaboration between IA generative and our best Talents:

• We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with GitHub Copilot.
• The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams.
• A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation.
• A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.

With Gen-e2, we deliver end-to-end products 2–3× faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence.

Your role

You will act hands-on cybersecurity specialist responsible for the operation and evolution of the Cyber SOC across Chile and Colombia. This is a highly operational role focused on incident response, threat detection and continuous security improvement. 

• Manage the daily operation and monitoring of the Cyber SOC across multiple countries
• Analyze SIEM alerts and manage critical security incidents (Level 3)
• Perform threat hunting activities and proactively identify emerging risks
• Operate and optimize security tools: SIEM, EDR, WAF, IPS, Antivirus
• Participate in war rooms and crisis response for high-impact incidents
• Automate repetitive tasks and enhance detection capabilities
• Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) to strengthen regional cybersecurity capabilities
• Design SIEM use cases, correlation rules, and detection strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams without direct reports
• Contribute to building a scalable Cyber SOC model across LATAM

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security
• 2-3 years of strong hands-on experience in SOC operations, Blue Team, or Incident Response (L3)
• Proven experience working with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ELK, Wazuh, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of EDR, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and network security tools
• Experience with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, Zero Trust principles
• Hands-on mindset: autonomous, proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented
• Experience with scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) is a plus
• Experience in regulated or critical environments is a plus
• Certifications such as CEH, Security+, GCIH, or similar are a plus
• English level: B2 

More About PALO IT

We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to:

• Become a climate net-zero company
• Deliver projects with a positive impact
• Train 100% of our workforce on impact
• Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe
• Continuously measure & improve employee happiness

Our clients are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges.

What We Offer

• Stimulating working environments
• Unique career path
• International mobility
• Internal R&D projects
• Knowledge sharing
• Personalized training
• Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship

For more on our team culture and benefits:

Check out our careers page
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PALO IT is an equal opportunity employer that values merit, qualifications, and abilities. We prioritize privacy and data security.

Important Information 

Location: Colombia

Work Mode: Hybrid 

Job Summary 

As a Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure (20691), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software applications. Your role will involve leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving software development practices to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable software systems.  

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure using cloud-native and serverless architectures
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring consistency, governance, and scalability across environments
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and automation processes to support cloud deployments, API management, and platform services
• Ensure operational excellence by implementing monitoring, observability, and performance optimization using tools such as Azure Monitor and New Relic

Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8–10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code, including modules, state management, and multi-environment deployments
• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as API Management (APIM), Azure Functions, App Services, Storage, and networking components
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking including VNets, subnets, NSGs, private endpoints, DNS, and security configurations
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Experience with observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and New Relic
• Experience with artifact repositories such as Nexus and dependency management practices
• Strong scripting skills using Bash, PowerShell, or Python and ability to automate operational processes

About Encora 
 
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.  

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.  

Kaseya is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Technical Support Engineer to join our Global Support Organization, supporting Datto EDR and Antivirus (AV) solutions. This role is responsible for delivering world-class technical assistance to partners and customers by troubleshooting endpoint detection, threat actioning, and antivirus-related issues in dynamic IT environments

We are looking for a professional who has hands-on experience supporting EDR solutions (preferably Datto EDR), including agent deployment and lifecycle management, health and communication troubleshooting, and alert investigation. Strong understanding of AV, AM, EDR, and MDR concepts, and how Datto EDR differs from traditional antivirus. Proven ability to analyze malware, ransomware, and suspicious behavior alerts, distinguish true vs. false positives, manage endpoint isolation and recovery, resolve policy or firewall conflicts, and validate ransomware rollback and recovery outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines strong endpoint security knowledge with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping customers succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide second/ third level technical support for Datto EDR and AV solutions via phone, chat, and ticketing systems to our partners across the globe
• Troubleshoot endpoint detection, antivirus protection, policy configuration, agent deployment, and remediation workflows
• Investigate security alerts, behavioral detections, and threat events to assist customers in resolving incidents
• Analyze logs, diagnostic outputs, and system behavior to identify root cause
• Collaborate with Support leadership, Engineering, Product, and Security teams to escalate and resolve complex issues, volume drivers, and product improvement opportunities
• Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and knowledge base articles
• Assist customers with best practices for endpoint security configuration and optimization
• Participate in on-call rotations as required

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical support and cybersecurity support (if combined, at least 2 years of cybersecurity support experience)
• Hands-on experience with endpoint security, EDR, or antivirus platforms
• Strong understanding of:
  • Windows operating systems (desktop and server)
  • Networking fundamentals - Familiarity with networking protocols, security configurations, firewalls, and system administration
  • Cybersecurity principles – Ransomware and Malware behavior and remediation techniques
  • Modern threat landscape
  • Fundamentals of Endpoint Security
  • Endpoint Detection and Response
• Experience analyzing system logs and security alerts
• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell preferred) for troubleshooting and automation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced, global support environment
• CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Security+ certifications. (Security+ preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide effective solutions.
• Experience with remote support tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response, Antiviruses, Firewalls, Policies and Exclusions
• MSP (Managed Service Provider) experience
• Security certifications (Security+, CySA+, CEH, or similar)
• Experience with SOC workflows
• Experience with OpenSearch, Kibana, Splunk, Grafana, Wireshark
• Understanding performance indicators of the operating system
• Knowledge of macOS endpoint security (a plus)

Key Competencies

• Customer-first mindset
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong documentation habits
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Team collaboration across global regions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

What Success Looks Like

• Meet and/ or exceed support KPI targets as defined by support leadership
• Accurate, thorough case documentation
• Efficient resolution of endpoint security incidents
• Proactive identification of product or documentation gaps
• Trusted technical advisor to partners and customers

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About Backblaze

Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands.

Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $136M ARR and is the leading specialized storage cloud, managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals.

But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join our team!

About the Role:

This role combines foundational curiosity with growing technical expertise to resolve complex customer issues involving Backblaze products and 3rd party integrations. The Technical Support Engineer demonstrates initiative, analytical detail, and a commitment to professional communication while taking action on technical issues ranging from individuals and small businesses up to Enterprise customers.

What you'll do:

• Handle and resolve customer issues, driving issues to resolution, and acting as an ambassador of Backblaze and its products.
• Communicate directly with customers via video/phone call for information gathering and troubleshooting needs, utilizing call control and de-escalation skills.
• Manage escalations received from the account administration team and other groups.
• Provide Silent Install Troubleshooting for the Backblaze Backup Client and Silent Installer/Enterprise Deployment Support.
• Troubleshoot a variety of integrations.
• Act as a technical resource to the CSM and other sales teams.
• Conduct detailed investigation of reported "Bugs" to provide Quality Assurance (QA) a detailed report, including QA Data Collection (Error logs, Behavior patterns, OS specifics, Application version).
• Review support tickets for potential trends/issues, focusing on integrations, and providing trend reporting to Leadership/Management.
• Expand and contribute to documentation, including Log and error Confluence KB expansion, and communicating updates to the Technical Writing team for public-facing KB Articles.
• Provide Integration Training to the team via "Get Familiar With" meetings.
• Track issues using task management systems like JIRA.
• Monitor Backblaze infrastructure outages and alerts (Sev-1 through Sev-4).
• Utilize advanced technical knowledge of Backblaze Products (Backup/B2/S3) and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTPS, Telnet/MTR(ICMP)).
• Implement processes to escalate issues and work cross-functionally with other teams (Operations, SRE, TAMS, Engineering, NetEng).

The Right Fit:

• Experience in customer-facing technical support.
• Foundational Understanding and competency with Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems, including text shells (Bash, Terminal, CMD, PowerShell).
• Competence and familiarity with technical concepts involving networking and filesystems.
• Familiarity with task tracking and management systems (ticketing, JIRA, Salesforce).
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and a drive for personal development.
• Experience with API usage and Python familiarity (installation and use).
• Comfortable with AI Agents and Tools to enhance productivity.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience. 

Nice to Have:

• Expertise/Experience with Text Shells (Powershell, Bash, and Terminal).
• Scripting and Automation Experience or Familiarity.
• Backblaze Backup Troubleshooting Expertise, including error codes, Bztransmit Errors, and Installation Errors.
• Networking troubleshooting experience, including knowledge of CORS, TCP/IP, TLS, and HTTPS.
• General knowledge of Internet protocols, Computing, data collection, and analysis.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Opensearch and Grafana).

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.

At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Backblaze Employee Privacy Notice.

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