Azure Security Architect Cloud Security

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Azure Security Architect with 7-10 years of experience to join our Cloud Security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and managing secure and compliant Azure cloud architectures. This role involves developing security strategies enforcing best practices evaluating risks and ensuring the confidentiality integrity and availability of cloud workloads and services hosted on Microsoft Azure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop and implement security architectures for Azure cloud environments ensuring alignment with organizational security policies and compliance regulations.
• Collaborate with cloud architects engineers and DevOps teams to integrate security into cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Define and enforce Azure security controls including identity and access management (IAM) network security data protection encryption and threat detection.
• Conduct security risk assessments and architecture reviews for Azure workloads.
• Develop security policies standards and guidelines for Azure cloud deployments.
• Stay current on emerging Azure security technologies threats and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance on secure cloud design principles including zero trust least privilege access and secure SDLC.
• Lead incident response for Azure security incidents and support mitigation and remediation efforts.
• Implement and manage Azure native security services such as Azure Security Center Sentinel Key Vault Azure AD and Conditional Access.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote security awareness and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud security architecture and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services including Azure AD Security Center Key Vault Virtual Networks and Azure Policy.
• Experience designing secure cloud infrastructures identity management and data protection strategies in Azure.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks (CSA NIST ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient with automation and scripting (PowerShell Azure CLI ARM templates).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud security architectures.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps best practices and security integration in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools for security analytics

Location - SAP Labs India Innovation Park

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Requisition ID: 438038 Work Area: Information Technology Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid