TX-RAMP & Azure Cloud Security Compliance Consultant

Safal Partners

14d • Remote

About The Position

Safal Partners is seeking a hands-on contractor to build and secure an Azure environment for one of its solutions and lead it through TX-RAMP certification with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). The consultant will own the technical build, security documentation, and DIR submission, and then support ongoing compliance reporting.

The role is part-time and remote, with a contract duration of 2–3 months and possible ongoing support. The expected workload is 20 to 30 hours per week, with Central time preferred. The contractor must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a background check.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience building and securing Azure environments.
• An Azure certification: AZ-104, AZ-500, or AZ-305.
• Direct TX-RAMP experience.
• Hands-on work experience with GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP) or FedRAMP.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls.
• At least one security certification: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Ability to produce clear, audit-ready documentation.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• TX-RAMP Level 2 certification.
• Experience supporting Texas public-sector or education clients.
• FERPA experience.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, or SOC 2.
• Experience with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, or Entra ID conditional access.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure a secure Azure environment, including identity, networking, logging, backup, and encryption.
• Map controls to TX-RAMP requirements and close gaps.
• Write security documentation and policies expected by DIR.
• Prepare and submit the TX-RAMP assessment package and answer DIR questions.
• Set up vulnerability scanning and produce required periodic reports.
• Support ongoing compliance reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed