Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Role: Azure Security Lead

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Security Lead to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade security solutions across Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure security services, cloud governance, threat protection, and compliance, along with strong leadership skills to drive secure cloud adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of Azure cloud security architecture and best practices
• Manage and configure Azure security services such as Azure Defender (Microsoft Defender for Cloud), Azure Sentinel (Microsoft Sentinel), Azure AD, Key Vault, and NSGs
• Establish and enforce cloud security governance, policies, and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS, etc.)
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis across Azure workloads
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and alerts using SIEM/SOAR tools
• Implement Identity & Access Management (IAM) including RBAC, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Secure cloud infrastructure including VMs, containers, storage, and networking components
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines
• Conduct security audits, penetration testing coordination, and remediation planning
• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers and act as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure secure cloud migration and transformation initiatives

Required Skills