Cloud Security Architect / Azure & M365 / IAM & Zero Trust

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.

Philadelphia, NY, United States

about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security System Configuration Identity and Access Management Key Management Role-Based Access Control Zero Trust Network Access Cyberark Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

35% Azure cloud security architecture design and implementation
25% IAM and PAM configuration, MFA management, and access policy controls
25% SOC1 audit readiness, controls documentation, and compliance oversight
15% Cross-functional collaboration, documentation, and stakeholder communication

Daily Responsibilities

65% Hands On: Configuring and implementing Azure security controls, IAM and PAM policies, access frameworks, and security architecture across the full cloud environment
15% Management Duties: Overseeing remediation and mitigation execution by the broader team on audit findings and identified gaps
20% Team Collaboration: Working across cloud architects, systems administrators, and project managers on security alignment and implementation priorities

Requirements

7+ years of cloud security experience, with Azure as the primary environment (Azure is a hard requirement)
Hands-on proficiency with Azure native security tooling: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, Conditional Access policies, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Microsoft Purview
Demonstrated ability to own cloud security architecture end to end, from design through hands-on configuration and implementation
IAM and PAM design and implementation: MFA configuration, privileged access management, RBAC, and security baseline setup across the environment
SOC1 audit experience in a regulated environment, including controls mapping, core findings identification, and remediation oversight
Zero trust architecture design and implementation in Azure cloud environments
Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired Skills & Experience

Certifications: AZ-500 (Microsoft Azure Security Technologies), CISSP, or CCSP
Background in financial services, fintech, or another highly regulated industry vertical
Experience building or maturing a cloud security program from scratch with full ownership
Familiarity with PAM platforms such as CyberArk or BeyondTrust