Hybrid Azure Security Specialist | Defender for Cloud Expert

Sasso Consulting; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasso Consulting is seeking experienced Azure Security Specialists to design, implement, manage and improve security controls across Microsoft Azure environments. You will protect cloud infrastructure, identities, networks and data against cyber threats.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, RBAC, MFA and Zero Trust, in hybrid and multi-cloud setups, delivering secure architectures and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience in cloud security with substantial Azure security exposure.
• Proven practical experience implementing and managing security controls within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure architecture, infrastructure and cloud security principles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID security controls, RBAC, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Knowledge of Azure networking and associated security technologies.
• Experience configuring Azure Firewall, NSGs and cloud network access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure environments.
• Assess Azure infrastructure, services and workloads to identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Implement Azure security best practices and secure configuration standards.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor and strengthen cloud security posture.
• Implement security policies, governance controls and compliance requirements across Azure subscriptions.
• Monitor Azure security recommendations and coordinate remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Support secure deployment and management of Azure VMs, storage accounts, databases and cloud services.
• Conduct regular Azure security assessments and configuration reviews.

Skills

Azure security

Defender for Cloud

Entra ID / IAM

RBAC

MFA / Conditional Access

Zero Trust

Education

Relevant IT/CS/Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Firewall

NSGs / ASGs

Azure Monitor

Azure Log Analytics

Azure Resource Manager

PowerShell

Azure CLI

ARM templates / Terraform

Job description

Sasso Consulting is seeking experienced Azure Security Specialists to design, implement, manage and improve security controls across Microsoft Azure environments. You will protect cloud infrastructure, identities, networks and data against cyber threats.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, RBAC, MFA and Zero Trust, in hybrid and multi-cloud setups, delivering secure architectures and compliant operations.