Azure Security Architect

  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 23 days ago | Updated 23 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

RBAC
Role Based Access Control
Entra ID
PIM
Privileged Identity Management
Azure Key Vault
Sentinel

Job Details

Role: Sr. Azure Security Architect Location: Washington, DC 20433 Duration: Long Term
Hybrid Onsite: 4 Days onsite per week from Day1.

Summary:
Looking for an Sr. Azure Security Architect to lead enterprise-wide access governance and identity security in our Azure environment. You will own the design and implementation of secure, compliant, and scalable access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, PIM, and Azure-native security tools.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and integration of Azure Security components including Defender for Cloud, PIM, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and more.
Manage RBAC, custom roles, and access governance across Azure subscriptions and management groups.
Implement and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Automate access lifecycle using Entra ID Governance, Access Packages, and Entitlement Management.
Enforce security baselines via Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Purview.
Monitor and investigate access anomalies with Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, and KQL.
Collaborate with CloudOps, InfoSec, and Compliance teams to drive zero trust adoption.

Required Skills
12+ years of overall IT experience with a strong foundation in security and architecture.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure Security technologies and Entra ID.
Experience managing enterprise user access and governance at scale.
Expert in Microsoft Entra ID, PIM, Conditional Access, and Access Reviews.
Solid knowledge of Azure Policy, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.
Scripting skills with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and KQL.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, RBI, etc.)
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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