Consultant, Cloud Security ArchitectAvanade is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead the charge in securing our clients’ cloud environments. In this role, you’ll assess cloud infrastructures, uncover vulnerabilities, and design tailored remediation strategies that strengthen security and ensure compliance.You’ll combine deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, focusing on both hands-on security controls and governance frameworks. As a trusted advisor, you’ll work directly with clients—guiding them through security assessments, architecture reviews, and implementation roadmaps that support scalable, secure cloud operations.Come join us As a Cloud Security Architect, you will play an active role in transforming our clients’ approach to cloud security across both public, and hybrid cloud services. Join us and establish yourself as a Leader in the Security space. Together we do what matters. Together, let’s transform cybersecurity. What you’ll doAssess the security posture of customer cloud workloads and environments to identify vulnerabilities and gaps.Recommend and design security interventions aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.Evaluate and strengthen configurations for Azure security services, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD (Entra ID), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Azure Policy, and governance and observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.Lead and facilitate security architecture workshops, risk assessments, and governance reviews with client teams.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between security, operations, and business objectives. Conduct thorough security risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented.Drive continuous improvement of security processes and controls based on evolving threat landscapes and compliance frameworks.Ensure adherence to industry frameworks and regulations such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP.
