Cloud Security Architect
- Posted 20 May 2022
- LocationSingapore
- Job type Permanent
- Reference48921
Company's Benefits
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Paid Parental Leave
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Flexible Working Arrangements
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Mentorship Program
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Leadership Development Program
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Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership
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Internal Women's Networking Group
Job Description
The Security Architect is responsible for leading the development of information security architecture and ensuring technology initiatives are implemented within the framework to make our client’s cloud environments more secure. The Security Architect will be accountable for securing enterprise information by identifying network and application security requirements, planning, implementing and testing security controls and procedures. This role is customer-facing and plays an active role in transforming our client’s Security through designing and implementing Security technologies on-premise and in the cloud.
Day-to-day, you will:
Work closely with enterprise architects to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design top tier security practices, and deliver strategic, innovative cloud-based security offerings
Propose, design, plan and execute strategic and tactical operational security objectives
Perform deep analysis and develop metrics that measure current risk and effectively evaluate and manage threats
Identify appropriate technology/data sources and drive the collection of data necessary to effectively evaluate threats
Communicate threat intelligence and vulnerability management options
Analyze threats and current security controls to identify gaps in current defensive posture
Meet with clients and lead workshops
Our ideal candidate will have a solid foundation across the Microsoft technology stack and Azure security offerings with the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to key partners. We are looking for the following experience:
Enterprise Mobility and Security Suite (EM+S), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Intune
Azure Key Vault, Azure Security Center, Azure Operations Management Service, Log Analytics
Identity and Access Management principals, including B2B and B2C cloud design and implementation
Architecture and security management
Solid understanding of security best practices
Securing network and enterprise cloud applications
Privileged access management technologies
Security frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53 or OWASP
Market understanding of industry trends for cybersecurity, risk & threat intelligence, and governance
Proven implementation of cloud security models, particularly identity, network, and encryption
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft security technologies and strategy
Program management skills and solution support for security transformation/implementation programs
Business case development skills for justifying, prioritizing & forecasting the funding requirements for security programs and initiatives
Your preferred certifications may include: CISSP, CISM or other meaningful certifications!
To supplement the technical knowledge and project delivery experience, the successful candidate will come from a Consulting background with good customer facing skills, the ability to gather customer requirements and produce high quality written deliverables. As a consultant, you must be willing to travel to our client locations as needed.
You will likely have a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information technology, or a similar field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.
Important Note:
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 has created uncertainty for many, and during this period Avanade is focused on the personal safety and well-being of our employees and candidates. The good news is that Avanade is a 38,000-person organization that depends on new ways of working every day and we’ve been relying on our workplace experience to empower our employees – wherever they’re working – for 20 years now. Thanks to our workplace platforms – the likes of Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and more – we’ve been able to continue delivering work seamlessly and connecting with talent to explore opportunities for tomorrow.
What does that mean for you? It means you can apply and interview virtually, via video, for a future career opportunity without pressure to make a decision. It means that you will have the chance to connect with leaders and hiring managers at your own pace.
We encourage you to speak candidly with your recruiter about your career aspirations and expectations throughout this recruiting process. In return, we are committed to being transparent with you about our intent and goals around this position.
What we offer you
Come for the distinctive experiences you have helping forward-thinking corporations, non-profits, and governments push the boundaries of digital innovation. Stay for the limitless learning opportunities that encourage you to master Microsoft and pursue big ideas. Enjoy ambitious growth for yourself as part of Avanade’s people-first culture with benefits like employee share purchasing, flexible work arrangements, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and competitive pay.