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Motion Recruitment · 2 days ago
Azure Cloud Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Dean Truemper
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with IT, development, and operations teams to embed security into every aspect of the cloud and application security lifecycle
Advocate for security best practices, raising awareness and driving a security-first culture across the organization
Develop and implement automated security solutions to streamline security processes, improve efficiency, and enhance response capabilities
Collaborate with architecture and IT to design, implement, and manage security measures for our cloud environments
Develop and enforce security best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure secure deployment and configuration management
Secure containerized environments, including Docker and Kubernetes, and ensure compliance with security benchmarks
Partner with DevOps teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline for container deployment and management
Along with the Senior Application Security Engineer, lead application security initiatives, including secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and web application penetration testing
Develop and maintain application security standards and guidelines, ensuring they are integrated into the software development lifecycle
Stay abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, especially in cloud, IaC, and container environments
Proactively identify and investigate security threats by analyzing security logs, conducting threat hunting exercises, and implementing advanced detection mechanisms
Continuously evaluate and improve security tools and processes to address evolving security
Be action oriented, demonstrating high energy and an action-oriented approach to challenging work tasks, with a willingness to act swiftly and with minimal planning when opportunities arise.
Build strong peer relationships by finding common ground and fostering problem-solving for mutual benefit, advocating for information security interests while remaining equitable to other groups, promoting teamwork and cooperation, and maintaining open and honest communication with colleagues.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Information Security within cloud-native or SaaS technology environments
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience in application security practices and tools, including static/dynamic analysis and familiarity with OWASP standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
3-5 years of hands-on experience securing Infrastructure as Code, Application Security, and Policy as Code (PaC) using coding languages such as Python, Go, JavaScript, or YAML
Minimum two years of experience automating and scaling CIS benchmarks or equivalent standards
Extensive experience writing technical and business-friendly security documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/Engineering/Information Security preferred
Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) are highly desirable
Company
Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers.
501-1,000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Littlejohn & Co
2024-05-03Acquired· by Kelly Services ($425M)
2018-04-30Private Equity· Undisclosed
1998-06-04Private Equity· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Beth Gilfeather
CEO
Brad Page, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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