Azure Security Consultant

job summary: We are seeking Azure Security Consultant to join our Cloud security architecture team. In this role, you will secure our Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, applications, and solutions by leveraging deep technical expertise across Azure resources, identity management, and Infrastructure as Code. You will collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to assess and enhance cloud security, implement cloud-native security solutions, and embed security controls into CI/CD workflows, ensuring robust protection across all cloud-hosted environments. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) - Provide technical security consulting expertise across Azure cloud resources (Key Vaults, Databases, App Services, WAF, Front Door, Policy, etc.) and recommend improvements to strengthen the cloud security posture. - Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to develop and promote Infrastructure as Code using BICEP templates embedding security controls into CI/CD workflows on Azure DevOps. - Conduct cloud security assessments of Azure-hosted and hybrid architectures, including containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS). - Implement and maintain CNAPP solution (e.g., Wiz, Orca, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud) to monitor, detect, and remediate cloud-native risks across workloads, identities, and configurations. - Demonstrated expertise in securing identity and access management (IAM) functions, including both on-premises and cloud-based Active Directory, as well as identity management services such as federated identity, single sign-on (SSO), Okta, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), managed identities, and service principals. - Monitor, detect, and respond to cloud security incidents utilizing SIEM/SOAR platforms (such as Exabeam, Cribl etc.or similar) and Azure-native monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Security Center, Log Analytics). - Effectively document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable guidance for all parties involved. Education (Minimum Education Required) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology Preferred Experience - Effectively document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable guidance for all parties involved. - Demonstrable ability to analyze business direction and problems, understand long term vision and risk in developing strategic technical solutions. - Experience with Threat Modelling tools (Irius, Cairis, Kenna, Microsoft etc.) - Azure Security Certifications are a plus location: Telecommute job type: Contract to Perm salary: $55 - 61 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: We are seeking Azure Security Consultant to join our Cloud security architecture team. In this role, you will secure our Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, applications, and solutions by leveraging deep technical expertise across Azure resources, identity management, and Infrastructure as Code. You will collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to assess and enhance cloud security, implement cloud-native security solutions, and embed security controls into CI/CD workflows, ensuring robust protection across all cloud-hosted environments. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) - Provide technical security consulting expertise across Azure cloud resources (Key Vaults, Databases, App Services, WAF, Front Door, Policy, etc.) and recommend improvements to strengthen the cloud security posture. - Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to develop and promote Infrastructure as Code using BICEP templates embedding security controls into CI/CD workflows on Azure DevOps. - Conduct cloud security assessments of Azure-hosted and hybrid architectures, including containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS). - Implement and maintain CNAPP solution (e.g., Wiz, Orca, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud) to monitor, detect, and remediate cloud-native risks across workloads, identities, and configurations. - Demonstrated expertise in securing identity and access management (IAM) functions, including both on-premises and cloud-based Active Directory, as well as identity management services such as federated identity, single sign-on (SSO), Okta, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), managed identities, and service principals. - Monitor, detect, and respond to cloud security incidents utilizing SIEM/SOAR platforms (such as Exabeam, Cribl etc.or similar) and Azure-native monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Security Center, Log Analytics). - Effectively document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable guidance for all parties involved. Education (Minimum Education Required) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology Preferred Experience - Effectively document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable guidance for all parties involved. - Demonstrable ability to analyze business direction and problems, understand long term vision and risk in developing strategic technical solutions. - Experience with Threat Modelling tools (Irius, Cairis, Kenna, Microsoft etc.) - Azure Security Certifications are a plus qualifications: Preferred Experience - Effectively document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable guidance for all parties involved. - Demonstrable ability to analyze business direction and problems, understand long term vision and risk in developing strategic technical solutions. - Experience with Threat Modelling tools (Irius, Cairis, Kenna, Microsoft etc.) - Azure Security Certifications are a plus Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected]. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job