Secure Profiling & Threat Modeling
Identify and document application threats using STRIDE, C4 modeling, and MITRE methodologies.
Build data flow diagrams and comprehensive threat models for critical applications.
Provide actionable security recommendations based on threat modeling outputs.
Maintain tracking and coordination of remediation activities resulting from secure profiling engagements.
Identity & Access Architecture
Design secure authentication and authorization models using:
o OAuth 2.0
o OpenID Connect (OIDC)
o SAML 2.0
Implement secure integrations with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Guide teams on:
o JWT token validation
o Managed identities
o Service-to-service authentication
o RBAC and Conditional Access
o Secure API authorization
Azure Cloud Security
Secure Azure-native workloads, including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and Virtual Machines.
Architect secure network configurations: NSGs, private endpoints, firewalls.
Implement secrets management with Azure Key Vault.
Use Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy for governance and continuous security improvement.
Ensure observability and monitoring via Log Analytics and Sentinel.
Education
Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related discipline (Required).
CISSP Required
CCSP Recommended
Azure Certifications:
o AZ 104 (Required)
o AZ 500, AZ 700, AZ 140 (Recommended)
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering.
Strong background in threat modeling and application security tools, such as:
o Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool
o ThreatModeler
o IriusRisk
o securiCAD
Proven experience designing and implementing countermeasures for application risks.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with development teams during architecture, design, implementation, testing, and UAT phases.
Experience identifying, analyzing, and managing risk in complex enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with security tools including:
o RedSeal
o Fortify
o Burp Suite
o Qualys
o Wiz
o CrowdStrike
o Defect Dojo
Skills Description:
Deep knowledge of architectural blueprints for data center and cloud environments, with emphasis on Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Strong ability to detect vulnerabilities through code review, application testing, and infrastructure assessments.
High proficiency deploying and configuring applications in large-scale enterprise environments.
Working knowledge of:
NIST frameworks
OWASP Top 10
Enterprise grade security design patterns