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1872 Consulting

Cloud Security Architect - Azure focus

1872 Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Cloud Security Architect - Azure focusHybrid WFH in Chicago or Austin

- 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

SummaryThis is a Cloud Security Architect, driving cybersecurity and IAM architecture in a Microsoft environment, focusing on Azure security. This Architect will work on a growing team of 6 Cybersecurity Architects, to support the broader push for security in the midst of a large, global, digital transformation. This role will also interface closely with our GRC teams to ensure SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance is maintained with the cloud security architecture. This role will architect a variety of different solutions, including but not limited to: Azure IaaS & PaaS Security, Azure AD, CASB, CSPM, M365 Security Suite, SIEM, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.

What you'll be doing

Evaluating and implementing new technologies, technical configurations, and policies and standards.Evaluating currently deployed technologies against established good practices and providing reasoned recommendations for improvements.Ability to come to expert level knowledge of security solutions that will be implemented at the companyEnsuring delivery of project goals and strong hand over practices to operational teams.Assisting with defining security reference architecture.Creation of Project Security Whitepapers describing the security risks of new solutions.Participating in the overall Architecture communityConduct risk assessments of vulnerabilities and threats to our systems and networks. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure ongoing compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.Voting member of the Architecture Review boardParticipating in the development and delivery of the company wide cyber security strategy.Providing input in the assessment of enterprise cyber risk.Supporting investigations and incident response activities.Writing technical documentation.Skills we're seeking - the only must haves

5+ years of experience with IT Security Architecture2+ years of experience with Azure Security Architecture

Must have at least some Azure AD experience

Nice to haves - more experience in the following areas the better

Experience with CASBExperience with CSPMExperience with IAM toolsExperience with M365 Security SuiteExperience with Endpoint SecurityExperience with SIEMExperience with Vulnerability ManagementExperience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 and other security/GRC frameworksCISSP, CISM or other security certifications