Azure Security Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps, application development, and operations teams to identify and drive solutions for Azure security projects and challenges.

• Define, document, and implement security controls for Azure cloud services and workloads.

• Establish and maintain security monitoring and governance for Azure environments using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Sentinel.

• Design and implement Azure Policy definitions, initiatives, and governance frameworks that align with the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework.

• Continuously seek opportunities for automation and process improvements in Azure security operations.

• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on Azure security best practices for internal teams.

• Ensure secure integration of Azure cloud technologies while continuously monitoring and protecting systems against potential threats.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in information security domains, including threat modeling, secure coding, DevOps, and network security.

• At least 5 years of experience with a profound understanding of cloud security principles, particularly with Microsoft Azure expertise.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Policy, Azure Bastion, Azure Key Vault, CrowdStrike, and Wiz.

• Experience in Azure network security, including NSGs, ASGs, and Azure Firewall.

• Preferred expertise in implementing the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Landing Zones.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Workload Identities, and Service Principals is preferred.

• Familiarity with Azure Front Door and Virtual Network security is preferred.

• Proficiency in Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, and policy-as-code implementations is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and SOAR is preferred.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Arc is preferred.

• Experience with Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform, and security validation is preferred.

• Knowledge of Azure Compliance Manager and Azure Policy compliance assessments is preferred.

• Experience with hybrid cloud security and Azure Arc for multi-cloud/on-premises governance is preferred.

• Relevant cloud security certifications are preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various technical levels.

• Proven success in supporting large-scale Azure programs, ideally within a global organization.

• Identity and credential verification, interviews, and fraud screening are components of the hiring process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Inclusive benefits program centered around you and your family.

• Tailored programs that address the unique needs of employees and their families.

• Meaningful career growth opportunities.

• Training and awareness programs on Azure security best practices.