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

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Philadelphia, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3e4bf069-b429-4345-aa03-8c7bcaa9d9cf

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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