Azure Security Consultant

Azure Security Consultant

Company: Randstad Digital Americas

Location: Telecommute (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Base Pay Range: $55.00/hr - $61.00/hr

Job Summary: We are seeking an Azure Security Consultant to join our Cloud security architecture team. In this role, you will secure our Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, applications, and solutions by leveraging deep technical expertise across Azure resources, identity management, and Infrastructure as Code. You will collaborate with engineering, Dev Ops, and infrastructure teams to assess and enhance cloud security, implement cloud‑native security solutions, and embed security controls into CI/CD workflows, ensuring robust protection across all cloud‑hosted environments.

• Provide technical security consulting expertise across Azure cloud resources (Key Vaults, Databases, App Services, WAF, Front Door, Policy, etc.) and recommend improvements to strengthen the cloud security posture.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and Infrastructure teams to develop and promote Infrastructure as Code using BICEP templates embedding security controls into CI/CD workflows on Azure Dev Ops.
• Conduct cloud security assessments of Azure‑hosted and hybrid architectures, including containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
• Implement and maintain CNAPP solution (e.g., Wiz, Orca, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud) to monitor, detect, and remediate cloud‑native risks across workloads, identities, and configurations.
• Demonstrate expertise in securing identity and access management (IAM) functions, including both on‑premises and cloud‑based Active Directory, as well as identity management services such as federated identity, single sign‑on (SSO), Okta, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), managed identities, and service principals.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to cloud security incidents using SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Exabeam, Cribl, etc.) and Azure‑native monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Security Center, Log Analytics).
• Effectively document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non‑technical business stakeholders, ensuring clear and actionable guidance.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology (minimum education required).
• Experience documenting and communicating security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrable ability to analyze business direction and problems, understand long‑term vision and risk in developing strategic technical solutions.
• Experience with Threat Modelling tools (Irius, Cairis, Kenna, Microsoft, etc.).
• Azure Security Certifications are a plus.

• Entry level

• Information Technology

Equal Opportunity

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact .

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on factors including education, experience, location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, short‑term disability, and a 401(k) plan (based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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