Azure Cloud Security Architect - Client-Facing Strategy

Avanade Inc.; Lisboa; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Avanade Inc. is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to assess and enhance the security of client cloud environments. You will guide security assessments, architecture reviews, and implementation plans with emphasis on Azure security services and governance.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud security, fluency in security frameworks, and proven client-facing delivery. A strong emphasis on governance, incident planning, and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security architecture and assessment, specifically within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure security architecture and cloud-native resiliency patterns.
• Strong experience with security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Proficient in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security compliance standards.
• Able to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with Azure security and governance services listed above.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Security Assessments and Well-Architected Review (WARA) frameworks.
• Experience working directly with clients in customer-facing roles to deliver security assessments and solutions.

Responsabilités

• Assess the security posture of customer cloud workloads and environments to identify vulnerabilities and gaps.
• Recommend and design security interventions aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen configurations for Azure security services (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Entra ID, PIM, Policy).
• Lead and facilitate security architecture workshops, risk assessments, and governance reviews with client teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between security, operations, and business objectives.
• Conduct thorough security risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes and controls based on evolving threat landscapes and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to frameworks/regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP.

Connaissances

Cloud security

Azure security

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment

Governance

Communication

Incident response

SIEM/SOAR

Compliance

Security architecture

Outils

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Sentinel

Key Vault

Azure AD (Entra ID)

PIM

Azure Policy

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Description du poste

Avanade Inc. is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to assess and enhance the security of client cloud environments. You will guide security assessments, architecture reviews, and implementation plans with emphasis on Azure security services and governance.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud security, fluency in security frameworks, and proven client-facing delivery. A strong emphasis on governance, incident planning, and compliance is essential.