Cloud Security Architect

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security and Cloud Architect / SME to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure DevOps, information security, and vulnerability management, with the ability to guide and collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure services and best practices.
• Drive DevOps integration with a focus on security automation and compliance.
• Lead vulnerability assessment and remediation activities across cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce information and cloud security policies, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partner with cybersecurity and cloud teams to improve security posture and incident response readiness.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide project teams on architecture design, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements for scalability, performance, and security.

·        Experience in Cloud Security, DevOps, and Architecture roles.

·        Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure platform services, identity management, and governance.

·        Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines, CI/CD, and automation tools.

·        In-depth understanding of information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).

·        Experience in vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and remediation.

·        Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
• Experience with container security, zero-trust architecture, or cloud-native security tools.
• Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid security environments