{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6c2357504dc4943f0c5b320c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c2357504dc4943f0c5b320c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c2357504dc4943f0c5b320c","title":"Azure security architect (full time)","description":"Azure Security Architect\nlocation: NYC, NY (Look for local candidates as this can convert into Remote)\nFull time\nThe Azure Security Architect is responsible for ensuring that the design and security of Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Hybrid infrastructure and applications meets company’s, legal and regulatory security, and compliance standards. They will be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to securely achieve the goals of the company’s security organization and business.\nPosition Summary\nHands-on Working knowledge of Azure-native technology stack like Azure AD, Defender for cloud (CSPM) & Identity, PIM, Conditional Access, Defender for Identity, AIP, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitoring, Azure Key Vault,\nHands-on Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security suite (Defender for Endpoint, Information Protection, Purview, DLP, EOP, Intune (MDM/MAM) and Defender for cloud Apps).\nExperience in designing, implementing, and delivering security for cloud native, distributed computing and architectural solutions with a principle of “Secure by Design”.\nIdentify and deliver appropriate controls based on industry standards to drive Azure cloud and customer security solutions framework based on business risk and cloud native threats\nDesign, develop and implement security architectures and designs for Azure cloud and cloud/hybrid-based systems with a minimal degree of risk to the organization\nCollaborate with Business and IT Operations personnel to implement group level security plans, policies, and procedures.\nExpertise in performing Vulnerability Management, Threat Modelling, generating security architectural requirements to SDLC and product teams.\nExperience with assessment, development, implementation, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes (SDLC) (Application Security), data protection, cryptography, key management, identity and access management (IAM), network security) within SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and other Azure cloud environments\nHands-on Working knowledge of Azure-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms (OAuth, OpenID, etc) and experience with IAM, MFA, PIM/PAM, SSO for cloud and custom IDPs\nExperience in defining Security Zones in Azure environment, Azure Landing Zone, Hub and Spoke architecture, create Firewall rules for DMZ, knowledge on Infrastructure Management, Application and Data Domains\nExperience in Backup and Data loss strategy, creating and automating an incident response plan, monitoring for security events, and application security testing\nHigh level knowledge in IDS/IPS, SIEM and SOAR\nKnowledge and understanding of global security framework, implementation of best practices of Security and Governance Framework (ISO, NIST, CIS, OWASP, GDPR, ITIL)\nArchitecting a high-level solution and documentation (BRD, HLD, LLD & SCR)\nStrong stakeholder management.\nQualifications Required\nDue to the technical nature of the position and the requirements to relate to a broad spectrum of Azure technology stack and other technologies:\nB.E. / B. Tech in Electronics/Telecommunications computer science or equivalent degree in IT related field.\n10+ years of overall experience in Information Technology.\nAt least 8 years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Architect and/or Engineering\nAt least 6 years of experience with Microsoft Azure Security stack and a thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 security Solutions\nExperience in policy, procedure and report writing is required.\nStrong verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills required\nThe ability to work independently and as a team member exercising good judgment and responsibility is required\nFamiliarity with industry best practices and Security standards (ISO, NIST, CIS, OWASP, GDPR, ITIL, HITRUST, HIPPA, PCIDSS) will be an added advantage.\nOther Certifications - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).\nHighly desired Microsoft Certifications (AZ500, AZ300/303, MS500, SC100/300/400).\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $119,157.84 - $143,501.92 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nAbility to Relocate:\nNew York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Winwiretechnologies","rawCompany":"winwiretechnologies","city":"New York","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T14:32:59.363Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Azure security architect (full time)","description":"Azure Security Architect\nlocation: NYC, NY (Look for local candidates as this can convert into Remote)\nFull time\nThe Azure Security Architect is responsible for ensuring that the design and security of Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Hybrid infrastructure and applications meets company’s, legal and regulatory security, and compliance standards. 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