Cloud Security Architect Expert

We are looking for Cloud Security Architect Expert for our client in Raleigh, NC.

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect Expert

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $105.00hr - $110.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Design and maintain secure Azure architectures across identity, networking, data protection, logging/monitoring, and governance.
• Develop and enforce Azure security standards, policies, and reference architectures aligned to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews for the Azure cloud environment and modernization efforts.
• Provide expert guidance on Azure-native security tooling (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Deep expertise with Azure security services.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking security: Zero Trust, routing, segmentation, firewalls, DNS, PKI, IAM, and secure landing zone architectures.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and mapping security controls (NIST 800 53, NIST 800 171, PCI DSS, FIPS, state security standards).
• Experience designing and evaluating secure multi tenant architectures and enterprise governance models in Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise integrating third party solutions (Cloudflare, Palo Alto, etc.) with Azure security and monitoring.
• Proficiency with automation and IaC: ARM/Bicep, Terraform, GitHub/Azure DevOps pipelines, and policy as code.
• Ability to translate security requirements into actionable architectural and technical guidance and configurations.
• Strong documentation skills for security standards, baselines, and system security plans.
• Experience and strong skills in identifying options for security assessments of the Azure environment and producing detailed and executive summary reports.

Responsibilities:

• Support the ongoing modernization cloud infrastructure build and security compliance design.
• Lead security architecture, configuration, operations, and compliance assessment of the environment.
• Act as a bridge between the organization and vendors in delivery of a cloud environment.
• Ensure the cloud environment meets security regulatory, organizational, and industry security compliance requirements.
• Support the build of the Azure tenant so that systems can be placed in the cloud securely.
• Participate in on-site attendance when business needs warrant in-person participation, such as scheduled meetings or other task-specific activities.

Skills:

• Azure Architecture.
• Identity Management.
• Data Protection.
• Defender for Cloud.
• Sentinel.
• Azure Policy.
• Key Vault.
• Log Analytics.
• Zero Trust.
• PKI.
• IAM.
• NIST 800 53.
• PCI DSS.
• ARM/Bicep.
• Terraform.
• GitHub.
• Azure DevOps.

Qualification And Education:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills for security standards and system security plans.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities