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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking an Azure Security Consultant for remote opportunity.

Role Description

We are seeking an Azure Security Consultant to join our Cloud Security Architecture team. This role focuses on securing Microsoft Azure infrastructure, applications, and solutions through deep technical expertise in Azure resources, identity management, and Infrastructure as Code. You will collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to assess and enhance cloud security, implement cloud-native solutions, and embed security controls into CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical security consulting across Azure resources (Key Vaults, Databases, App Services, WAF, Front Door, Policy, etc.).
• Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to embed security controls into CI/CD workflows using BICEP templates.
• Conduct cloud security assessments for Azure-hosted and hybrid architectures, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
• Implement and maintain CNAPP solutions (e.g., Wiz, Orca, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud).
• Secure identity and access management (IAM) across on-prem and cloud environments (Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, SSO, managed identities).
• Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents using SIEM/SOAR platforms and Azure-native tools.
• Document and communicate security findings and remediation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to document and communicate security assessment findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to a diverse audience, including technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders
• Experience with Threat Modelling tools (Irius, Cairis, Kenna, Microsoft etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT.
Plus Skills
• Azure Security Certifications are a big plus.
• Azure Security Certifications are a plus

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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