Azure Security Lead

TekCommands • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure Security Lead to design and implement robust security solutions within Azure environments. This role involves leading a team, managing security posture and compliance, conducting assessments, and collaborating with other teams to enhance security. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure Native Security, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Policy-as-Code, with experience in various security tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Must have designed Azure Landing Zone Security
• 8+ years of experience in Azure Native Security
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in building and deploying Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules using Terraform, Bicep and similar tools for Provisioning, Managing and Monitoring the security for resources/Landing Zones in Azure
• 4+ years of experience in Building and Deploying Security, Governance and Compliance Guardrails in Cloud environments using Policy-as-Code modules
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools such as Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, DevSecOps tools, Network Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls
• Knowledge of CNAPP/CWPP tools, Azure Entra ID, Container Security, NextGen Network Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Encryption Key Management and Secrets Management
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent in related fields

Nice To Haves

• Highly desirable to have certifications in Azure Security
• Good understanding of Azure Security Reference Architecture, Well-Architected Framework and Industry Best Practices in Cloud Security
• Good knowledge and experience with 3rd party tools such as Palo Alto Nextgen Firewalls, Qualys VMDR, CrowdStrike Falcon EDR, Zscaler SASE; Snyk, Aqua CNAPP, Imperva WAF etc. for building Defense-in-Depth Security controls

Responsibilities

• Design Azure Native Security considering security and compliance requirements
• Lead a team to manage Azure Security Posture
• Lead a team to Manage Compliance in Azure
• Azure Security Assessments and RoadMap preparation
• Collaborate with platform and App teams for Security Improvements
• Educate and Lead team of Azure Security Engineers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior