Remote Cloud Security Administrator - Azure & CSIRT

Ballard Spahr LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP's Information Technology - Security team seeks a Cloud Security Administrator to support day-to-day cloud security operations and audits. You will implement baselines, manage privileged access, and coordinate with DevOps, MSPs, and other IT groups to maintain secure cloud configurations.

The role involves incident response, security monitoring via SIEM, and assisting with client security questionnaires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant security experience (CISSP helpful).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, Office 365).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper use of Cloud Security Posture Management and SIEM in cloud security.
• Help teams securely deploy resources in our cloud environment.
• Administer cloud-based privileged access and conduct access reviews.
• Implement and monitor cloud security baselines and controls.
• Participate in incident response as part of CSIRT.
• Assist with audits and client security questionnaires.
• Be part of after-hours incident call tree.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical

CISSP helpful

Azure

Office 365

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field

Tools

Azure

Office 365

SIEM

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP's Information Technology - Security team seeks a Cloud Security Administrator to support day-to-day cloud security operations and audits. You will implement baselines, manage privileged access, and coordinate with DevOps, MSPs, and other IT groups to maintain secure cloud configurations.

The role involves incident response, security monitoring via SIEM, and assisting with client security questionnaires.