Azure Cloud Security Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Security Architect - Zero Trust - 243573
Work Location: 100% Remote in the US (EST Hours)
Position Type: Contract to Hire (3-6 months, then full time conversion)
Compensation Range: $180,000 - $200,000 annually
Bonus: 10-15% annual

ABOUT OUR CLIENT / ABOUT THIS ROLE

Medix is currently seeking an Azure Cloud Security / ZTA Architect for an exciting opportunity with one of our top healthcare clients.

Our client is a non-profit healthcare services organization that owns and manages a single source of truth for healthcare providers, authorization and membership data. This product is a cloud-native application and is hosted in Azure Cloud, with Azure Kubernetes deployments.

We are seeking an experienced (8-10+ years experience) Architect who has a depth in Microsoft Azure, Zero Trust Architecture and SASE / CNAPP Security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing, implementing and maintaining Azure cloud security architecture, specifically for cloud-native application deployments in Azure Kubernetes.

• Working in both legacy cloud (hosted VMs) and fully cloud-native environments, researching and fixing any existing cloud-based configurations, attack paths, vulnerabilities, and data risks


• Partnering with Developers to help secure very large amounts of PII and HIPAA secured data within the CI/CD Pipelines


• Serving as the organization's SME for Azure security fundamentals, Entra ID tenants and all associated objects and resources


• Designing and implementing SASE solutions to secure remote access


• Designing and implementing Cloud Native Application Protection (CNAPP) solutions - cloud security posture management, data security posture management, cloud Infrastructure entitlements management (CIEM), Terraform code, dockerized container security and more.


• Because our client exclusively works in HIPAA secure data, we are seeking individuals who have demonstrated experience with data encryption and masking, auditing and monitoring and role-based access control (RBAC)


• This role will be implementing and monitoring an enterprise data loss prevention solution in a cloud environment

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 8-10+ years of professional experience


• 3+ years recent core focus in Cloud Native Applications - CNAPP


• MUST have Zero Trust Architecture


• Microsoft Certifications Preferred- AZ-300 level


• MUST have a core expertise in Azure Cloud (5+ years consistent experience)


• MUST have experience with Terraform IaC


• MUST have strong experience in security for Docker Containers and AKS Clusters

Please note - this is a contract to hire position, with full-time conversion expected within the first 3-6 months of the contract. Candidates must be permanently eligible to work in the US, without the need for visa sponsorship currently, or at any point in the future. Our client does not offer visa sponsorship. Please no third party agency or subcontractor inquiries.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.