Senior Microsoft Cloud & Platform Security Lead
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- Lead the security strategy and technical direction for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud platforms.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure, and Microsoft security services.
- Define and maintain cloud security standards, technical baselines, and governance aligned with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and organisational security policies.
- Monitor and improve Microsoft Secure Score and overall cloud security posture through regular assessments and gap analysis.
- Act as the senior escalation point for critical Microsoft platform security incidents, coordinating containment, forensic investigations, and recovery with Security Operations teams
- Provide governance for Azure Key Vault, PKI, GitHub Advanced Security, DevSecOps security controls, Microsoft Copilot security, and Power Automate governance.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cloud security engineers and broader cyber security teams
- Evaluate emerging Microsoft security technologies and recommend enhancements to improve resilience, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure security controls meet regulatory, audit, and enterprise governance requirements while supporting business objectives.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years' experience in Cyber Security, Cloud Security, or Infrastructure Security.
- At least 5 years' hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
- Extensive experience with:
- Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps)
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Azure Security Centre / Defender for Cloud
- Azure RBAC, NSGs, Security Policies, and Azure Governance
- Microsoft Purview, DLP, and Sensitivity Labels
- Azure Key Vault and PKI Governance
- GitHub Advanced Security and DevSecOps security controls
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Secure Score and cloud security posture management.
- Experience designing enterprise cloud security architectures and governance frameworks.
- Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and cloud security best practices.
- Experience leading major security incidents, investigations, and remediation activities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills