NeerInfo Solutions
Azure Cloud Security Architect (Dallas)
NeerInfo Solutions, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Title: Azure Cloud Security Architect
Location: Dallas Texas ( Only 1 day onsite in a week)
Type: Contract 2 hire
Experience 5 years designing, securing, and implementing solutions in at least two of the following public cloud platforms: Azure, GCP and 2 years in an architect role with managing large cloud environments.
Managing large cloud migrations in Azure & AWS environment for academic medical centers.
JOB DUTIES Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture standards and reference designs for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to support research, academic, and healthcare operations. Collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering & operations team, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and implementation of cloud services and workloads. Work with application owners and development teams to integrate security into solution architectures and DevSecOps pipelines. Engage with senior leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders to align cloud security initiatives with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing cloud deployments and services. Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures. Evaluate and integrate cloud-native and third-party security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM solutions) in collaboration with technical teams. Manage and operate cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms such as Wiz, including configuring policies, monitoring findings, analyzing risks, and working with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities. Provide technical expertise in interpreting Wiz findings, correlating them to institutional risk, and translating technical issues into actionable remediation plans. Serve as the technical expert for investigating and responding to cloud security incidents, working closely with Information Security Operations and Incident Response teams. Perform security reviews and architecture assessments of cloud solutions to identify gaps and recommend mitigation strategies. Track and interpret compliance requirements relevant to cloud services (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Texas DIR) and collaborate with Compliance teams to ensure adherence. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and executive reporting metrics to measure cloud security program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to leadership. Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Information Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams. Participate in enterprise security architecture reviews and advise on secure design patterns for cloud adoption and migration projects.
Experience 5 years designing, securing, and implementing solutions in at least two of the following public cloud platforms: Azure, GCP and 2 years in an architect role with managing large cloud environments.
Managing large cloud migrations in Azure & AWS environment for academic medical centers.
JOB DUTIES Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture standards and reference designs for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to support research, academic, and healthcare operations. Collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering & operations team, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and implementation of cloud services and workloads. Work with application owners and development teams to integrate security into solution architectures and DevSecOps pipelines. Engage with senior leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders to align cloud security initiatives with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing cloud deployments and services. Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures. Evaluate and integrate cloud-native and third-party security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM solutions) in collaboration with technical teams. Manage and operate cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms such as Wiz, including configuring policies, monitoring findings, analyzing risks, and working with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities. Provide technical expertise in interpreting Wiz findings, correlating them to institutional risk, and translating technical issues into actionable remediation plans. Serve as the technical expert for investigating and responding to cloud security incidents, working closely with Information Security Operations and Incident Response teams. Perform security reviews and architecture assessments of cloud solutions to identify gaps and recommend mitigation strategies. Track and interpret compliance requirements relevant to cloud services (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Texas DIR) and collaborate with Compliance teams to ensure adherence. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and executive reporting metrics to measure cloud security program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to leadership. Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Information Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams. Participate in enterprise security architecture reviews and advise on secure design patterns for cloud adoption and migration projects.