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Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Azure Cyber Security Architect / Principal with extensive Azure cybersecurity experience to join our team. The Lead Azure Cyber Security Architect / Principal will lead a team of .NET Azure Security Developer Consultants in remediating security risks identified by tools such as Wiz.io. This individual will apply their deep understanding of Azure and .NET to architect frameworks and processes to improve the organization’s ability to remediate security risks in older applications and infrastructure. The Lead Cyber Security Architect / Principal will also serve as the primary liaison between the security development team and the organization’s broader cybersecurity, application development, and infrastructure teams, ensuring alignment and understanding across departments. Key Responsibilities: • Security Best Practices / Mentorship: Mentor and lead development teams to implement security best practices or remediations for .NET solutions hosted in Azure, enforcing secure coding techniques, authentication and authorization practices, and effective data protection methods, etc. • Management: Manage the team to ensure timely and efficient resolution. • Cross-Departmental Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the security team, infrastructure, and other key stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and ensuring alignment on the status of remediation efforts and strategies. • Process Optimization for Risk Response: Develop and implement streamlined processes that allow for efficient responses when security risks are identified. These processes should ensure clarity and enable teams to act quickly and effectively. • Assess and Advise on App Reconfigurations: Evaluate whether identified security issues require application reconfigurations or if alternative measures can resolve them. Provide strategic input on the best course of action based on technical analysis and risk level. • Establish Security Policies & Best Practices: Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for application and infrastructure security. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security objectives. Advocate for and implement security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, fostering a culture of security awareness. • Incident Response Leadership: In the event of a security incident, guide teams through the risk remediation process, ensuring appropriate and timely actions are taken to resolve the issue while minimizing impact. • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate complex security issues and risks to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner, securing buy-in for key initiatives. Qualifications: • Extensive Azure Cybersecurity Experience: 10+ years in Azure cybersecurity roles, with a focus on security architecture, risk management, and incident response in complex enterprise environments. • .NET : Deep knowledge of .NET including older versions of .NET Framework & .NET Core, as well as best practices for enforcing security in applications • Team Leadership: Proven experience leading technical security teams, specifically in development-focused roles and application security, with a strong ability to manage and mentor team members. • Security Frameworks: Expertise in building and implementing security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or similar, including the ability to adapt frameworks to unique organizational needs. • Application Security & Development: Deep understanding of secure coding practices, application security, and how vulnerabilities arise within development pipelines. • Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Advanced knowledge of Azure, container security, and infrastructure security. • Communication & Collaboration: Strong skills in bridging gaps between security, development, and infrastructure teams, with the ability to communicate technical risks to non-technical stakeholders. • Security Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, CEH, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, or other relevant certifications. Skills: • Extensive Azure cybersecurity experience including application security and cloud infrastructure • Deep knowledge of .NET (including older versions) and best security practices • Excellent communication skills and ability to serve as liaison to different audiences • Leadership and ability to mentor / guide teams throughout remediation process. • Proven track record of building security frameworks and optimizing processes. • Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach • Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence key stakeholders. • Familiarity with tools such as Wiz.io and NoName preferred Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience). This role balances strategic leadership, risk management, and hands-on technical guidance to ensure a robust security posture for the organization.

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