• Assess the security posture of customer cloud workloads and environments to identify
• vulnerabilities and gaps.
• Recommend and design security interventions aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen configurations for Azure security services, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD (Entra ID), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Azure
• Policy, and governance and observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Lead and facilitate security architecture workshops, risk assessments, and governance reviews with client teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between security, operations, and business objectives.
• Conduct thorough security risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes and controls based on evolving threat landscapes and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to industry frameworks and regulations such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP..

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security architecture and assessment, specifically within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure security architecture and cloud-native security resiliency patterns.
• Strong experience with security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Microsoft MCRA, Security Adoption Framework, Zero Trust) and industry standard security architecture frameworks
• Proficient in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with Azure security and governance services: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD (Entra ID), PIM, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Security Assessments, such as the Well-Architected Review Assessment (WARA) and Microsoft Security Assessment Frameworks.
• Experience working directly with clients in customer-facing roles to deliver security assessments and solutions.
• Solid understanding of process governance, security incident response planning, and Major Incident Response Plan (MIRP) development.

• Familiarity with SOC integration, security operations center workflows, and incident response coordination.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, or equivalent.
• Expertise with SIEM/SOAR tools, automation, and security orchestration.

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• ITIL Foundation Certification

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