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LanceSoft Inc

Cloud Security Architect

LanceSoft Inc, Cumberland, Rhode Island, us, 02864

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Overview The Client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity organization. In this role, you will work closely with our Cloud Engineering team to ensure the security and configuration of the PPL cloud infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, and other cloud service providers. You will have direct responsibility for the usage and monitoring of cyber technology within the cloud environment as well as collaborating on the cloud security strategy. You will provide expert guidance, conduct security assessments, and provide detailed design and implementation of secure cloud architecture. If you are passionate about cloud security and have a deep understanding of modern cloud security concerns like secure configurations, container security, and cloud incident response, this position is ideal for you.

Responsibilities

Hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week at one of our local offices: Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley), Louisville, KY, or Providence, RI.

Prior success in candidates that have experience in Cloud Platform Engineering.

Experience with Azure, AWS, CISSP familiarity and containerization.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, and/or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 10+ years of direct cybersecurity cloud experience in the configuration and support of cloud applications and infrastructure.

Experience in the configuration and support of Microsoft 365 services including:

Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Intune and Configuration Manager

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Identity and Access - Microsoft 365 Active Directory/Entra and ADFS

Understanding of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns: virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, infrastructure as code, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of Azure architecture and core services such as Virtual Machines, Group Policy, MFA, Azure Active Directory, Management Groups, Resource Groups, Azure Regions, Azure Functions, Azure Networking, Azure IPsec Connections, Network Security Groups, Azure VDI, and Firewalls.

Experience with DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines to support application and infrastructure deployments.

Scripting and Programming: skills in scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.

Knowledge of network architectures, including VNETs, subnets, VPNs, and ExpressRoute, along with an understanding of Azure security tools and features like Azure Active Directory, Network Security Groups, and Azure Key Vault.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Collaborative and effective in cross-functional team environments.

Strong analytical skills to assess risks and vulnerabilities in complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of programming languages like Python, .NET, or Java.

Cloud Technology Expertise: demonstrate a working knowledge of various enterprise technology stacks used to build services in the cloud.

Cloud Platform Experience: possess working knowledge and practical experience in security testing within cloud platforms, particularly Azure.

Proficiency in scripting and automation for security testing.

Knowledge of Azure configuration best practices.

Certification such as:

M365 Security

Microsoft Azure Administration Associate AZ 104

Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate Engineer

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ 500

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