Azure Cloud Compliance Engineer

Azure Cloud Compliance Engineer Hourly Rate $150 an hour for the assessment and then rate may dip to $135 an hour for the longer term role. May not it all depends. Project: This is an assessment on our RTD project and then it will extend into remediation and up to 12 months of work. I also have two other clients with this need so, I’ll be able to keep you busy. Role Summary The Azure Cloud Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Microsoft Azure cloud environments meet regulatory, security, and organizational compliance requirements. This role partners with cloud engineering, security, legal, and audit teams to design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve compliance controls across Azure infrastructure, platforms, and services. The ideal candidate combines strong Azure technical expertise with deep knowledge of compliance frameworks, automation, and risk management. Key Responsibilities Cloud Compliance & Governance Design, implement, and maintain Azure compliance controls aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements Enforce Azure Policy, Management Groups, RBAC, and Blueprints / Landing Zones Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks such as: ISO 27001 SOC 1 / SOC 2 NIST 800-53 / 800-171 CIS Benchmarks HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, FedRAMP (as applicable) Security & Risk Management Partner with cloud security teams to: Implement secure configurations and guardrails Monitor compliance posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Perform risk assessments and remediation planning Identify gaps and misconfigurations across Azure services and subscriptions Audit & Regulatory Support Support internal and external audits by: Providing compliance evidence and documentation Responding to audit findings and remediation requests Maintain compliance documentation, policies, standards, and procedures Map Azure controls to regulatory requirements and customer contracts Monitoring, Automation & Reporting Automate compliance checks using: Azure Policy initiatives Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Develop dashboards and reports to track: Compliance status Control effectiveness Risk trends Collaboration & Advisory Act as a trusted advisor to: Cloud architects and engineers Security and GRC teams Application and DevOps teams Provide guidance on compliant cloud architectures and secure deployment practices Contribute to cloud governance strategy and best practices Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including: Azure AD / Entra ID Networking, Storage, Compute Azure Policy and Management Groups Microsoft Defender for Cloud Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) Knowledge of cloud security concepts: Identity and access management Network security Data protection and encryption Compliance & Governance Expertise Proven experience with cloud compliance and governance Strong understanding of one or more compliance frameworks: ISO, SOC, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR Experience working with auditors and compliance assessments Soft Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain compliance requirements to technical and non-technical audiences Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Collaborative and proactive problem-solver Preferred Qualifications Azure certifications such as: AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer SC-100 / SC-200 AZ-104 / AZ-305 Compliance certifications CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CRISC Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) Typical Tools & Technologies Microsoft Azure Azure Policy & Blueprints Microsoft Defender for Cloud Azure Monitor / Log Analytics Terraform, ARM, Bicep GRC and audit management tools Career Level Mid-level to Senior (depending on scope and regulatory complexity) Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $130.00 - $155.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person