Azure Cloud Architect

Role Overview

The Azure Solutions Architect with Cybersecurity Specialization is a senior role responsible for designing, implementing, and securing Azure-based cloud infrastructures. This professional ensures that enterprise architectures are scalable, resilient, and aligned with organizational security and compliance requirements. They will leverage Azure’s cloud-native services and specialized security tools to architect secure, high-performance solutions that address both business needs and cybersecurity concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture Design & Strategy

Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end Azure solutions , ensuring alignment with business objectives. Work across cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking) and cloud-native services while embedding security at every layer of the architecture.

Integrate cybersecurity best practices into cloud designs by leveraging Azure’s native security tools and services such as Azure Security Center , Azure Sentinel , Azure Active Directory (AAD) , Azure Firewall , and Azure Key Vault . Implement role-based access controls (RBAC), secure data management, and encryption strategies.

Design and implement Azure Active Directory strategies, including Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) , and Identity Protection . Ensure proper identity management and access control for all users and services in the Azure environment.

Architect cloud environments that adhere to global and industry-specific standards such as GDPR , HIPAA , PCI-DSS , and SOC 2 . Leverage Azure Policy , Azure Blueprints , and Compliance Manager to enforce governance and compliance in Azure environments.

Implement proactive security measures for threat detection and prevention using Azure Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender for Cloud , and Azure DDoS Protection . Monitor and respond to security alerts to mitigate risks.

Continuously assess the cloud security posture and implement solutions for continuous monitoring, automated remediation, and threat mitigation using tools like Azure Security Center and Microsoft Defender for Cloud .

Design secure network architectures using Azure Virtual Networks (VNet) , Network Security Groups (NSG) , Azure Firewall , Application Gateway , and Azure Bastion to secure inbound and outbound traffic and ensure that data transfers are encrypted.

Implement disaster recovery (DR) strategies and business continuity plans using Azure Site Recovery , Azure Backup , and other Azure-native solutions. Ensure the architecture supports high availability and resilience .

Lead incident response efforts in the event of a security breach. Implement procedures for rapid detection, containment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with key stakeholders, including development, operations, security, and compliance teams, to define solution architectures. Provide guidance and training to teams on Azure security best practices and threat mitigation techniques.

Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for architecture designs, security configurations, and deployment processes. Share knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and solutions to improve the overall security posture.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)