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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Kanshe Infotech, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Role: Sr. Azure Security Architect Location: Washington, DC (HYBRID) W2_ONLY Summary: Looking for an Sr. Azure Security Architect to lead enterprise-wide access governance and identity security in our Azure environment. You will own the design and implementation of secure, compliant, and scalable access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, PIM, and Azure-native security tools. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and integration of Azure Security components including Defender for Cloud, PIM, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and more. Manage RBAC, custom roles, and access governance across Azure subscriptions and management groups. Implement and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Automate access lifecycle using Entra ID Governance, Access Packages, and Entitlement Management. Enforce security baselines via Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Purview. Monitor and investigate access anomalies with Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, and KQL. Collaborate with CloudOps, InfoSec, and Compliance teams to drive zero trust adoption. Required Skills 12+ years of overall IT experience with a strong foundation in security and architecture. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure Security technologies and Entra ID. Experience managing enterprise user access and governance at scale. Expert in Microsoft Entra ID, PIM, Conditional Access, and Access Reviews. Solid knowledge of Azure Policy, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel. Scripting skills with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and KQL. Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, RBI, etc.)

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