Senior Cloud Security Architect (Azure)

Cumming, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure security to lead the design implementation and governance of secure cloud architectures. This role is responsible for defining Azure security strategy embedding security across cloud platforms and DevOps pipelines and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on security architect who can work closely with engineering infrastructure and compliance teams while owning cloud security architecture end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead enterprise Azure cloud security architecture across applications data and infrastructure
Define and enforce Zero Trust security architecture within Azure environments
Implement and manage Azure security controls using:
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Azure Security Center
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
- Azure IAM / Entra ID (Azure AD)
Architect and secure Azure networking components including:
- Virtual Networks (VNETs)
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure Firewall Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- VPN and ExpressRoute
Lead DevSecOps integration within Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions pipelines
Design and implement data protection strategies including encryption Key Vault and secrets management
Conduct cloud risk assessments threat modeling and security audits
Ensure cloud environments comply with regulatory frameworks such as:
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- HIPAA
- GDPR
Collaborate with engineering infrastructure and compliance stakeholders
Lead incident response security monitoring and cloud security automation initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

10 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity with a strong focus on Azure Cloud Security
Deep hands-on expertise with the Microsoft Azure security ecosystem including:
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Azure Firewall WAF NSGs
Strong knowledge of:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Network security and segmentation
- Encryption and key management
Experience securing containerized environments (AKS Kubernetes Docker)
Hands-on experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines
Strong understanding of cloud governance risk and compliance

Preferred Certifications

AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
SC-100 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
CISSP CCSP or CISM

Nice to Have

Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform ARM Templates or Bicep
Automation scripting using Python or PowerShell
Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools such as:
- Wiz
- Prisma Cloud
- Lacework
- CrowdStrike
Prior experience working in regulated industries (Healthcare Financial Services Government)

Ideal Candidate Profile

Senior hands-on Cloud Security Architect not just advisory
Strong leadership and cross-team collaboration skills
Comfortable owning security strategy and execution

Proactive detail-oriented and compliance-focused

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure security to lead the design implementation and governance of secure cloud architectures. This role is responsible for defining Azure security strategy embedding security across clou...