Azure Cloud Security Manager — Lead Security & Cloud Risk

Ardent Health; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health is seeking a Cloud Security Manager to lead a team responsible for designing, maintaining and managing security alerts in Microsoft Azure, partnering with infrastructure, architecture, and network teams to proactively address risks across the cloud footprint.

The role emphasizes enforcing security best practices, HIPAA compliance, and supporting business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and incident response, with travel and 24x7 readiness as needed.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in computer science, information technology or specialized information security technical training.
• A reputable security certification (Microsoft AZ-500, CCSP, CISSP, CISSP w/specialization HCISPP, etc.)
• 6+ years of progressive Information Security experience.
• Previous team lead or management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• ITIL experience - managing incidents, requests, and changes.
• The ability to lead and mentor teams to:
• Support existing security initiatives both from an implementation and operational perspective
• Develop support documentation, including professional diagrams and operational documentation
• Prepare and present plans / designs to IT and business leaders
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines and deliverables
• Knowledge of Federal and state laws regarding security and privacy of electronic information assets, within the context of the healthcare industry is highly preferred (e.g., HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.); Industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST) is required;

Responsibilities

• Define cloud processes, procedures, and playbooks.
• Enforce security requirements in building and managing Microsoft Azure environment including Identity protection, Data security (classification and DLP, and CoPilot).
• Manage security team members and coordinate activities to deliver security compliance in our growing cloud footprint in Microsoft Azure.
• Engage and collaborate with other Engineering teams to advocate and advance our security posture.
• Participate in tabletop exercises / training.
• Research and recommend solutions that meet security standards while ensuring functionality for business continuity.
• Mentor security engineers/analyst in their professional growth.
• Assist in development of disaster recovery and contingency plans.

Skills

Information security

Azure cloud

Leadership

Incident management

Communication

Education

BS/BA in CS/IT or security training

Security certifications (AZ-500, CCSP, CISSP, HCISPP)

Tools

Azure security tools

Job description

Ardent Health is seeking a Cloud Security Manager to lead a team responsible for designing, maintaining and managing security alerts in Microsoft Azure, partnering with infrastructure, architecture, and network teams to proactively address risks across the cloud footprint.

The role emphasizes enforcing security best practices, HIPAA compliance, and supporting business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and incident response, with travel and 24x7 readiness as needed.