Job Overview:
Pay Range: $105.00hr - $110.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- Design and maintain secure Azure architectures across identity, networking, data protection, logging/monitoring, and governance.
- Develop and enforce Azure security standards, policies, and reference architectures aligned to organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews for the Azure cloud environment and modernization efforts.
- Provide expert guidance on Azure-native security tooling (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Monitor, Log Analytics).
- Deep expertise with Azure security services.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking security: Zero Trust, routing, segmentation, firewalls, DNS, PKI, IAM, and secure landing zone architectures.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks and mapping security controls (NIST 800 53, NIST 800 171, PCI DSS, FIPS, state security standards).
- Experience designing and evaluating secure multi tenant architectures and enterprise governance models in Microsoft Azure.
- Expertise integrating third party solutions (Cloudflare, Palo Alto, etc.) with Azure security and monitoring.
- Proficiency with automation and IaC: Client/Bicep, Terraform, GitHub/Azure DevOps pipelines, and policy as code.
- Ability to translate security requirements into actionable architectural and technical guidance and configurations.
- Strong documentation skills for security standards, baselines, and system security plans.
- Experience and strong skills in identifying options for security assessments of the Azure environment and producing detailed and executive summary reports.
Responsibilities:
- Support the ongoing modernization cloud infrastructure build and security compliance design.
- Lead security architecture, configuration, operations, and compliance assessment of the environment.
- Act as a bridge between the organization and vendors in delivery of a cloud environment.
- Ensure the cloud environment meets security regulatory, organizational, and industry security compliance requirements.
- Support the build of the Azure tenant so that systems can be placed in the cloud securely.
- Participate in on-site attendance when business needs warrant in-person participation, such as scheduled meetings or other task-specific activities.
Skills:
- Azure Architecture.
- Identity Management.
- Data Protection.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Sentinel.
- Azure Policy.
- Key Vault.
- Log Analytics.
- Zero Trust.
- PKI.
- IAM.
- NIST 800 53.
- PCI DSS.
- Client/Bicep.
- Terraform.
- GitHub.
- Azure DevOps.
Qualification And Education:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong documentation skills for security standards and system security plans.
Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.