Azure Cloud Security Architect

• Cloud Security Architect
• Boston, MA (Hybrid) 2 days onsite
• 6 months with an extension.
• Need only locals

Required Qualifications Architectural & Technical Skills

• 5+ years in Cloud Security/Architecture with deep hands-on Azure platform experience.
• AI Specialization: Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Foundry (or similar platforms like AWS SageMaker).
• Modern Identity: Expert-level understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Service Principals, and Managed Identity in a complex enterprise environment.
• Emerging Protocols: Deep familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its implications for data isolation and session security.
• GenAI/LLM Expertise: Strong grasp of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns and vector database security.

Security Implementation & Strategy

• Zero Trust: Proven track record of implementing Zero Trust controls in financial services or cloud-native environments.
• Automation: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) to codify security guardrails.
• Threat Assessment: Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and AI-specific vulnerability scanning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or CISSP/CCSP.