Azure Cloud Security Lead - Hybrid & Risk Architect

Cream City Cyber; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cream City Cyber is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead security initiatives across Azure and Microsoft 365, and to guide hybrid cloud projects. The role requires deep hands-on expertise and the ability to translate business needs into secure technical solutions.

The position emphasizes security architecture, governance, and collaboration with clients to design resilient cloud configurations and actionable roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure security services, architectures, configurations, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies and configurations.
• Advanced PowerShell experience, including scripting and automation.
• Experience securing on-premises infrastructure and complex hybrid environments.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cloud security strategies aligned with customer objectives and risk profiles.
• Serve as senior technical resource and escalation point for complex cloud security matters.
• Provide mentorship to cloud security engineers and analysts.
• Design secure architectures for Azure and Microsoft 365 environments and govern security policies.
• Support security controls across cloud and on-premises infrastructure and drive remediation.

Skills

Microsoft Azure security

Microsoft 365 security

PowerShell

Identity & access management

Network security

Data protection

Logging & monitoring

Cloud security controls

Hybrid environments

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

SIEM

CASB

DLP

Job description

Cream City Cyber is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead security initiatives across Azure and Microsoft 365, and to guide hybrid cloud projects. The role requires deep hands-on expertise and the ability to translate business needs into secure technical solutions.

The position emphasizes security architecture, governance, and collaboration with clients to design resilient cloud configurations and actionable roadmaps.