Microsoft Azure Cyber Cloud Specialist Consultant

The Microsoft Azure Cyber Cloud Specialist Consultant will be responsible for providing expert cyber security assessment implementation and remediation services specifically for Microsoft Azure Cloud environments. This role will sit within the Microsoft Centre of Excellence at NCS Australia and will deliver specialized security solutions for clients moving to Microsofts Azure Cloud and implementing Modern Workplace offerings from Microsoft. The consultant will work with our vendor partners to design and implement robust security architectures and frameworks ensuring clients cloud infrastructures and applications are secure compliant and resilient against cyber threats.

Qualifications :

• Azure Security Assessment and Consulting
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of client Azure environments and applications
• Provide expert consulting on Azure security best practices compliance requirements and risk mitigation
• Develop detailed reports and roadmaps for security improvements aligned with industry standards (ISO 27001 CIS etc.)
• Advise on security architecture design for new and existing Azure deployments
• Security Solution Implementation
• Design and implement security solutions leveraging Microsoft Security products and NCS partner technologies
• Configure and optimize Azure Security Center Sentinel Defender for Cloud and other Microsoft security services
• Implement identity and access management solutions through Azure AD/Entra ID
• Establish proper network security controls encryption and monitoring systems
• Deploy and configure partner security products (e.g. from Palo Alto Fortinet Crowdstrike etc.) 3. Remediation and Incident Response
• Provide remediation services to address identified security gaps and vulnerabilities
• Develop incident response plans and playbooks specific to Azure environments
• Support clients during security incidents with technical expertise and guidance
• Implement security monitoring and alerting solutions 4. Technical Pre-Sales Support
• Work with the sales team to develop proposals and solution designs for client security requirements
• Conduct security workshops and demonstrations for potential clients
• Provide technical expertise during client meetings and presentations
• Support development of service offerings and methodologies for Azure security services
• Modern Workplace Security
• Implement and configure security for Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace environments
• Secure endpoint devices using Microsoft Intune Endpoint Manager and partner solutions
• Configure and optimize Microsoft Information Protection and data loss prevention capabilities
• Implement Zero Trust architectures across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
• Balancing security requirements with business needs and user experience while implementing solutions in complex Azure environments
• Managing multiple client engagements with varying security requirements technical maturity and compliance frameworks
• Staying current with rapidly evolving Microsoft Azure security features threats and best practices in the cybersecurity landscape
• Working with hybrid environments that span on-premises Azure and multi-cloud architectures with complex security challenges
• Coordinating security implementations with other technical teams across NCS and client organizations while maintaining project timeline

Additional Information :

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time