Recruitment Hive
Azure Cyber Security Analyst
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Canberra ACT
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 5 years' experience in cloud security, cloud architecture, or cyber security operations;
- Proven experience securing Microsoft Azure environments at enterprise scale;
- Experience implementing & operating cloud security tooling, including CSPM, CNAPP, SIEM, & threat detection solutions;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Policy, & Azure DevOps;
- Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) & Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions, such as Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud;
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including threat modelling, threat hunting, risk assessment, vulnerability management, & incident response;
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security concepts & secure CI/CD practices;
- Proficiency in scripting & automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, KQL, or similar technologies;
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including ACSC ISM, Essential Eight, CIS Benchmarks, & Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) security patterns & blueprints;
- Experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment is highly desirable;
- Experience supporting cloud governance, risk management, & compliance activities is desirable.
Full description
Salary: $135 - $148.81ph (inc-Sup) - weekly pay options
- NV1 Security Clearance required
- Up to $148.81ph (contract) or $220k pa (permanent)
- Monitor & improve Azure cloud security posture
Our client, a major Federal Government department responsible for employment, workplace relations, skills and vocational education and training, require the services of a Azure Cloud Security Analyst.Duties of the Azure Cloud Security Analyst
- Support the organisation's cloud security strategy & operations;
- Monitor & improve Azure cloud security posture, managing the technical configuration & support of critical SaaS security platforms;
- Develop & maintain architectural blueprints, roadmaps, & standards for Azure security services;
- Maintain security policies & standards;
- Work across multiple teams to drive the remediation of identified cloud security risks across diverse cloud operating models;
- Advise stakeholders on secure-by-design principles & Azure security capabilities.
Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years' experience in cloud security, cloud architecture, or cyber security operations;
- Proven experience securing Microsoft Azure environments at enterprise scale;
- Experience implementing & operating cloud security tooling, including CSPM, CNAPP, SIEM, & threat detection solutions;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Policy, & Azure DevOps;
- Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) & Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions, such as Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud;
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including threat modelling, threat hunting, risk assessment, vulnerability management, & incident response;
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security concepts & secure CI/CD practices;
- Proficiency in scripting & automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, KQL, or similar technologies;
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including ACSC ISM, Essential Eight, CIS Benchmarks, & Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) security patterns & blueprints;
- Experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment is highly desirable;
- Experience supporting cloud governance, risk management, & compliance activities is desirable.