Cloud Security Senior Consultant

Avanade; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Avanade in Portugal is seeking a Cloud Security Senior Consultant to assess and enhance cloud security postures, identify vulnerabilities, and propose remediation strategies.

You will lead security architecture workshops, collaborate with client teams, and ensure governance in line with standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR, and FedRAMP.

The role requires deep Azure security experience with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD Entra ID, PIM, and Azure Policy.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security architecture and assessment in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure security architecture and cloud-native resiliency patterns.
• Experience with security frameworks and methodologies (NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Proficient in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with Azure security and governance services: Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD Entra ID, PIM, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Security Assessments such as Well-Architected Review (WARA).
• Experience working with clients in customer-facing roles to deliver security assessments and solutions.
• Knowledge of process governance, incident response planning, and major incident response development.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the security posture of customer cloud workloads 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, Azure AD, PIM).
• Lead and facilitate security architecture workshops, risk assessments, and governance reviews with client teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security, operations, and business objectives.
• Conduct thorough security risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes and controls based on evolving threats and frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to frameworks and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP.

Conhecimentos

Azure security architecture

Security assessments

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Security governance

Compliance knowledge

Security frameworks

Documentation

Formação académica

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

ITIL Foundation Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

CISSP

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

BC/DR certifications (CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Sentinel

Key Vault

Azure AD Entra ID

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Azure Policy

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Cloud Security Senior Consultant will be responsible for assessing and enhancing the security posture of client cloud environments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending remediation strategies.

This role requires a strong focus on both technical security controls and process governance to ensure resilient, compliant, and secure cloud architectures. You will engage directly with clients, guiding them through security assessments, architecture reviews, and implementation plans.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD (Entra ID), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Azure Policy, and governance and observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• 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 industry frameworks and regulations such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP.

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Required 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 security 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.
• Ability 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: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD (Entra ID), PIM, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Security Assessments, such as the Well-Architected Review Assessment (WARA) and Microsoft Security Assessment Frameworks.
• Experience working directly with clients in customer-facing roles to deliver security assessments and solutions.
• Solid understanding of process governance, security incident response planning, and Major Incident Response Plan (MIRP) development.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong consulting experience with direct client engagement and workshop facilitation.
• Familiarity with SOC integration, security operations center workflows, and incident response coordination.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, or equivalent.
• Expertise with SIEM/SOAR tools, automation, and security orchestration.
• Proven track record delivering executive-level security architecture reviews and recommendations..

Certifications

Required:

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• ITIL Foundation Certification

Preferred:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301, or equivalent industry-recognized certifications