Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Azure Subject Matter Expert (SME)

to lead cloud security, governance, and architecture initiatives across enterprise-level Azure environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Azure cloud services, security frameworks, and compliance standards, particularly within federal, DoD, or highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement

security controls

for Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with

DoD security guidelines

and industry best practices. Establish and enforce

security policies and procedures

to protect cloud-based assets. Conduct

security assessments

and

vulnerability analyses

, mitigating risks proactively. Implement

IAM solutions

, including

MFA, RBAC, and least privilege access principles

. Monitor and respond to

security incidents

, ensuring timely resolutions and proper documentation. Collaborate with

cloud architects, DevOps, and development teams

to integrate security within

CI/CD pipelines

and

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

. Ensure

FISMA, NIST, FIPS, and RMF

compliance by maintaining security documentation and regulatory artifacts. Support

AWS security initiatives

, ensuring a seamless security framework across

Azure and AWS

environments. Stay ahead of

emerging security threats

, continuously improving cloud security measures. Provide

training and guidance

on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications

5+ years

of experience in

cybersecurity, cloud security, or cloud architecture

, with at least

3+ years focused on Azure

. Proven track record in

securing Azure environments

, with experience in

DoD, FISMA High, or classified settings

. Strong understanding of

cloud security frameworks

(FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP). Hands-on experience managing

security in multi-cloud environments

. Strong expertise in

Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Azure Policy

, Privileged

identity management(PIM), Conditional Access Policies and encryption techniques

Deep understanding of

cloud security frameworks, IAM, and encryption techniques

. Experience

automating security processes

and integrating them into

CI/CD pipelines

. Proficiency in

risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and incident response

. Ability to communicate

complex security concepts

to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Security certifications such as

CISSP, CCSP, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

. Experience with

container security (Kubernetes, Docker)

and

advanced threat detection

in cloud environments. Proficiency in scripting and automation using

Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python

. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

We need someone who can start ASAP, can you start immediately?
Experience:

as Azure Subject Matter Expert: 5 years (Required) cybersecurity, cloud security, or cloud architecture: 5 years (Required) * Azure Security Policy: 5 years (Required)