Azure Cloud Security Architect (6-months contract)

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of security controls across our Azure cloud platform. This role requires a hands-on technical expert with deep experience in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure-native security services, and enterprise platform security architecture.

What you'll bring:

• Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures aligned with security best practices and compliance requirements
• Lead implementation, configuration and optimisation of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Develop and enforce Azure security policies, standards, and guardrails
• Implement Zero Trust principles across Azure workloads
• Conduct threat modelling and architecture risk assessments
• Review and remediate security findings from Defender, vulnerability tools, and audits
• Collaborate with Operations teams to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities
• Implement monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities across Azure environments
• Support regulatory and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks)
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Security Architect within Microsoft Azure environments
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Deep understanding of Azure security services including:
  • Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Azure Policy
  • Key Vault
  • NSGs / Firewalls
  • Sentinel
  • RBAC and Privileged Identity Management
• Experience designing and implementing platform security architecture
• Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks and best practices
• Experience working closely with Operations teams on remediation activities
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles
• Ability to translate security requirements into technical designs

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