Cloud Architect - Risk & Audit Specialist

Manager/Senior Manager Level | Remote

Microsoft Azure Focus

About the Role

We're seeking a Cloud Architect with deep Microsoft Azure expertise to conduct independent risk-based audits and assessments of cloud environments, ensuring robust and compliant Azure deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess migration strategies, governance mechanisms, and Azure Landing Zone architectures
• Audit security controls (Entra ID, MFA, PIM) and network configurations
• Evaluate operational controls including logging, monitoring, and security alerting
• Review DevOps processes and secure coding practices
• Map security controls against Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark and CSA frameworks

Required Technical Experience

Architecture & Migration: Azure Landing Zones, Management Groups, subscription design, RBAC, tagging strategies, Greenfield/Brownfield mapping

Security: Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud CSPM, security control mapping

Networking: Network segmentation, ExpressRoute, Azure network security assessment

Operations: Azure Log Analytics, activity log extraction, performance monitoring, security alert effectiveness

Encryption: Lifecycle management, Key Vault assessments (secrets, keys, certificates)

DevOps: Change management controls, secure coding practices, automated validation, tooling (GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, JIRA)

Required Qualifications

Certifications: Azure Fundamentals, Security/Compliance/Identity Fundamentals, CCAK or CCSK, CISA

Experience: Strong IT audit, risk and controls background with CSA Cloud Control Framework knowledge

What We Offer

• Remote-first environment 
• Diverse cloud audit engagements
• Professional development 
• Cutting-edge Azure technologies

Ready to lead cloud risk assessments? Apply now.