Azure Security Infrastructure Consultant
100% Remote
Phone+Skype
Short Term Contract
JD :
We are seeking an experienced Azure infrastructure consultant or consulting firm to accelerate the migration of our security infrastructure to Microsoft Azure services for our international team. This is a critical initiative requiring deep technical expertise and proven success in complex, multi-cloud environments.
## Primary Objectives
- Accelerated Migration
- : Lead and execute the migration of security infrastructure to Azure services with emphasis on speed and reliability
- Policy Implementation
- : Deploy and enforce updated security policies across the infrastructure
- Infrastructure Consolidation
- : Streamline and consolidate existing infrastructure components for improved efficiency
- Resource Optimization
- : Identify and implement opportunities for cost and performance optimization
## Required Technical Expertise
### Azure Services (Essential)
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD): Design, deployment, and optimization of VDI solutions for distributed teamsSite-to-Site Networking: Implementation of secure network connectivity, including VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, and hybrid networking architecturesRole-Based Access Control (RBAC): Advanced configuration and management of Azure RBAC, including custom roles and least-privilege access modelsMicrosoft Sentinel: Deployment, configuration, and optimization of SIEM / SOAR capabilities, including playbook development and threat detection rules### Multi-Cloud Security (Essential)
Proven experience in cross-cloud security infrastructure deployment spanningAzure, AWS, and GCPImplementation of unified security policies and controls across heterogeneous cloud environmentsExperience with cloud-native security tools and their integration across platforms### Additional Requirements
Demonstrated success with international team support across multiple time zonesExperience managing large-scale infrastructure migrations with minimal disruptionStrong understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practicesExcellent documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities## Preferred Qualifications
Azure certifications (Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent)Track record of successful Azure migration projects of similar scopeExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)Background in security operations and incident response## Engagement Details
This is a consulting engagement focused on accelerating our Azure migration timeline while ensuring security, compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate or firm will bring both strategic guidance and hands-on technical execution capabilities.