Cloud Security Architect: Azure & Data Platform (Flexible)

E2 Cyber; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

E2 Cyber is partnering with a Queensland Government client to engage an experienced Cloud Security Specialist for a high-profile data and analytics transformation program. This hands-on security leadership role focuses on securing Azure and Microsoft Fabric environments, implementing security architecture, identity governance and data protection controls.

You will drive security across CI/CD pipelines, lead IAM initiatives, and govern Zero Trust and least privilege principles while collaborating

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud security, cyber security, IAM, or enterprise security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID and Microsoft Fabric.
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, segregation of duties and defence-in-depth principles.
• Experience securing data platforms, analytics environments and cloud-native services.
• Knowledge of ISM, IRAP and security assurance frameworks is highly desirable.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, Azure Security Engineer or similar will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security architecture across Azure and Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Lead identity and access management initiatives including Entra ID, RBAC, PIM and Conditional Access.
• Establish and govern Zero Trust security controls, privileged access controls and access review processes.
• Secure enterprise data platforms through encryption, data classification, monitoring and data protection controls.
• Drive remediation activities from security assessments, audits, penetration testing and risk reviews.
• Implement security controls across CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and cloud deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with cyber security, architecture, engineering and business stakeholders to deliver a secure and scalable platform.

Skills

Cloud security

Identity & access management

Security architecture

Zero Trust

CI/CD security

Azure security

Data protection

Tools

Azure

Entra ID

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

E2 Cyber is partnering with a Queensland Government client to engage an experienced Cloud Security Specialist for a high-profile data and analytics transformation program. This hands-on security leadership role focuses on securing Azure and Microsoft Fabric environments, implementing security architecture, identity governance and data protection controls.

You will drive security across CI/CD pipelines, lead IAM initiatives, and govern Zero Trust and least privilege principles while collaborating