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Azure Security Architect

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$70 - $91.25/hr

Azure Security Architect Location: NYC Client L: MphasisCDR Pls look for immediate joiners, FTE ( without visa transfer) or Contractor. Who are we looking for? The Azure Security Architect is ...

Azure Security Engineer MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients ...

Azure Security Engineer

Spring, TX ยท On-site +1

$60 - $70/hr

Azure Security Engineer Location: REMOTE - Spring, TX USA Employment Type: Contact Role Pay Range: $60/hr - $70/hr - Role Overview/Job Responsibilities Looking for an Azure Security engineer. We ...

Azure Security Consultant

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team ...

Azure Security Consultant

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team ...

Azure Security Consultant

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team ...

Azure Security Consultant

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team ...

Azure Security Consultant

Fort Lauderdale, FL ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team ...

Azure Security Consultant

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Work with a top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team ...

Azure Security Consultant

Philadelphia, PA ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Azure Security Consultant

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Azure Security Consultant

Birmingham, AL ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Azure Security Consultant

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

Azure Security Consultant

New York, NY ยท On-site

$105K - $160K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Azure Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. Ready to do more with your Microsoft security expertise? Join Aprio and help organizations ...

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How much do azure security jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure security in the United States is $71.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62.98 and $83.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What kinds of projects or tasks will I typically work on as an Azure Security professional?

As an Azure Security specialist, you can expect to work on tasks such as configuring security controls, monitoring for suspicious activity, performing vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. You'll often collaborate closely with IT, development, and compliance teams to help design and maintain secure cloud architectures. Projects may involve implementing identity and access management solutions, responding to security incidents, or recommending improvements to existing security policies. This role provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud technologies and allows you to develop specialized skills that are highly valued in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

What is an Azure Security job?

An Azure Security job involves protecting cloud environments hosted on Microsoft Azure by implementing security policies, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Professionals in this role manage identity and access, secure network infrastructure, and respond to security incidents. They work with tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, and Azure AD to safeguard data and applications. This role is critical for organizations relying on Azure to prevent cyber threats and maintain a strong security posture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Azure Security position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Azure Security, a strong understanding of cloud security principles, risk management, and network defense is essential, often supported by experience with Microsoft Azure and related security solutions. Familiarity with tools such as Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and holding certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication enable professionals to respond to incidents and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and responding to evolving cybersecurity threats in dynamic cloud environments.

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Azure Security Architect

Concord IT Systems

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$70 - $91.25/hr

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Job description

Role: Azure Security Architect
Location: NYC
Client L: MphasisCDR
Pls look for immediate joiners, FTE ( without visa transfer) or Contractor.
Who are we looking for?
The Azure Security Architect is responsible for ensuring that the design and security of Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Hybrid infrastructure and applications meets company's, legal and regulatory security, and compliance standards. They will be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to securely achieve the goals of the company's security organization and business.
Position Summary
  • Hands-on Working knowledge of Azure-native technology stack like Azure AD, Defender for cloud (CSPM) & Identity, PIM, Conditional Access, Defender for Identity, AIP, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitoring, Azure Key Vault,
  • Hands-on Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security suite (Defender for Endpoint, Information Protection, Purview, DLP, EOP, Intune (MDM/MAM) and Defender for cloud Apps).
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and delivering security for cloud native, distributed computing and architectural solutions with a principle of "Secure by Design".
  • Identify and deliver appropriate controls based on industry standards to drive Azure cloud and customer security solutions framework based on business risk and cloud native threats
  • Design, develop and implement security architectures and designs for Azure cloud and cloud/hybrid-based systems with a minimal degree of risk to the organization
  • Collaborate with Business and IT Operations personnel to implement group level security plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Expertise in performing Vulnerability Management, Threat Modelling, generating security architectural requirements to SDLC and product teams.
  • Experience with assessment, development, implementation, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes (SDLC) (Application Security), data protection, cryptography, key management, identity and access management (IAM), network security) within SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and other Azure cloud environments
  • Hands-on Working knowledge of Azure-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms (OAuth, OpenID, etc) and experience with IAM, MFA, PIM/PAM, SSO for cloud and custom IDPs
  • Experience in defining Security Zones in Azure environment, Azure Landing Zone, Hub and Spoke architecture, create Firewall rules for DMZ, knowledge on Infrastructure Management, Application and Data Domains
  • Experience in Backup and Data loss strategy, creating and automating an incident response plan, monitoring for security events, and application security testing
  • High level knowledge in IDS/IPS, SIEM and SOAR
  • Knowledge and understanding of global security framework, implementation of best practices of Security and Governance Framework (ISO, NIST, CIS, OWASP, GDPR, ITIL)
  • Architecting a high-level solution and documentation (BRD, HLD, LLD & SCR)
  • Strong stakeholder management.
Qualifications Required
Due to the technical nature of the position and the requirements to relate to a broad spectrum of Azure technology stack and other technologies:
  • B.E. / B. Tech in Electronics/Telecommunications computer science or equivalent degree in IT related field.
  • 10+ years of overall experience in Information Technology.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Architect and/or Engineering
  • At least 6 years of experience with Microsoft Azure Security stack and a thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 security Solutions
  • Experience in policy, procedure and report writing is required.
  • Strong verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills required
  • The ability to work independently and as a team member exercising good judgment and responsibility is required
  • Familiarity with industry best practices and Security standards (ISO, NIST, CIS, OWASP, GDPR, ITIL, HITRUST, HIPPA, PCIDSS) will be an added advantage.
  • Other Certifications - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).
  • Highly desired Microsoft Certifications (AZ500, AZ300/303, MS500, SC100/300/400).