Azure Cloud Security Architect

About the job :

Location : Bangalore

Employment Type : Full-Time | Permanent

Department : Security Architecture & Cloud Transformation

Mode : 5 day WFO

Position Summary :

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Security Architect at an expert level to drive the security architecture vision, design enterprise-grade cloud security strategies, and lead transformation initiatives across Azure environments. This role requires a highly strategic thinker with a deep technical foundation, able to balance business enablement and risk management in a cloud-first world.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Architecture & Leadership

- Define and lead the enterprise cloud security architecture roadmap for Azure.

- Serve as a trusted security advisor to executive leadership, risk teams, and enterprise architects.

- Establish security architecture governance aligned with Zero Trust principles and Microsoft best practices.

- Influence and define policies, frameworks, and security reference architectures at scale.

Enterprise Security Design

- Architect end-to-end security solutions across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid environments.

- Design scalable security models leveraging Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure AD, and Purview.

- Lead secure design patterns for workload protection, identity, data, and platform security.

Operational Excellence

- Oversee implementation of threat detection, prevention, and response mechanisms aligned with SC-200 knowledge.

- Collaborate with SOC and IR teams to enhance security monitoring, SIEM/SOAR integrations, and automation.

- Drive integration of DevSecOps practices and shift-left security in CI/CD pipelines.

Risk Management & Compliance

- Provide architecture assurance to meet regulatory and industry compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR).

- Lead internal/external audits, security assessments, and risk mitigation planning.

- Define policies using Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Governance tools.

Mentorship & Influence

- Mentor solution architects, engineers, and operations teams on secure Azure design and implementation.

- Lead security architecture workshops and executive-level security briefings.

- Champion a security-first culture across engineering and business teams.

Key Skills & Experience :

- 10+ years in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5+ years in Azure cloud security architecture.

- Deep technical mastery in Azure networking, identity, monitoring, policy, and infrastructure.

- Expert knowledge of Microsoft security services (Defender for Cloud, Identity, Endpoint, Sentinel, etc.

- Strong command of IAM concepts (MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, PIM, B2B, B2C).

- Hands-on proficiency with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bicep, Azure CLI, ARM templates).

- Strong background in enterprise security design, threat modeling, and Zero Trust implementation.

- Proven track record of leading multi-million dollar cloud transformation and security programs.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Enterprise architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA).

- Additional industry certs (CISSP, CCSP, CISM).

- Experience with multi-cloud security architecture (AWS, GCP).

- Public speaking experience or contribution to thought leadership in the security community