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Job Summary: The Azure SME will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of secure cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure. This role demands deep expertise in SIEM/SOAR, endpoint protection, cloud security posture management (CSPM), and threat intelligence, ensuring robust defense across hybrid and cloud-native environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement Azure solutions integrating: Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR capabilities Defender for Servers for AV, EDR, and File Integrity Monitoring Defender for Cloud for CSPM and workload protection Defender Threat Intelligence for proactive threat hunting and enrichment Design secure Landing Zones and enforce security baselines Develop incident response playbooks and automation workflows in Sentinel Integrate Defender solutions with Log Analytics and Azure Monitor Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits Collaborate with SOC, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines Provide technical leadership and mentorship across cloud security initiatives Maintain documentation, runbooks, and training materials Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field 8+ years of experience in Azure architecture and security implementation Hands-on expertise with: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, automation) Defender for Servers (EDR, AV, FIM setup and tuning) Defender for Cloud (CSPM, regulatory compliance, recommendations) Defender Threat Intelligence (IOC enrichment, threat actor profiling) Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, KQL, Bicep, Terraform) Strong understanding of Zero Trust, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Azure AD Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, or SC-100 Preferred Skills Experience with multi cloud security (AWS, GCP) via Azure Arc Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat detection use cases Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR) Desired knowledge to Microsoft Security Copilot and AI-driven threat analysis