Summary

Avanade is growing, and we seek motivated and engaged technology professionals to join our Managed Services team delivering continuous value to our client’s businesses. 
We are seeking a Cloud Security Architect who is passionate about strengthening cloud security posture, governance, and compliance for enterprise clients. You will work closely with customers to deliver high-impact security assessments and architecture guidance within a consulting-led model. 

Core to the Role 

• Assess the security posture of customer cloud workloads and environments to identify vulnerabilities and gaps. 

• Recommend and design security interventions aligned with best practices and compliance requirements. 

• Evaluate and strengthen configurations for Azure security services including Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Entra ID, PIM, Azure Policy, Monitor, and Log Analytics. 

• Lead and facilitate security architecture workshops, risk assessments, and governance reviews with client teams. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between security, operations, and business objectives. 

• Conduct thorough security risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented. 

• Drive continuous improvement of security processes and controls based on evolving threat landscapes. 

• Ensure adherence to industry frameworks and regulations such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. 

About You 

• You are an experienced Cloud Security Architect with a strong background in Azure security, governance, and compliance. You have a proven ability to engage with customers, conduct security assessments, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations. Australian Citizenship required. 

Professional Skillset 

• Knowledge of Azure security architecture and cloud-native security patterns. 

• Strong experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001. 

• Proficiency in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and compliance standards. 

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security and governance services. 

• Experience conducting customer-facing security assessments and architecture reviews. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security architecture within Azure environments. 

• Strong consulting experience with direct client engagement and workshop facilitation. 

• Experience working with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP. 

• Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and security orchestration. 

• Track record of delivering executive-level security recommendations. 

Certifications 

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (Required) 

• ITIL Foundation Certification (Required) 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Preferred) 

• CISSP or equivalent security certification (Preferred) 

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (Preferred) 

Why Avanade 

• Ongoing training and certification opportunities 

• Opportunity to work on high-impact client security engagements 

• Global collaboration and career development 

• Inclusive and high-performing culture