Azure Cloud Security Architect | Belgium

Job Location – Brussels, Belgium

Experience (Years): 10+ years

Pay Rate – TBN

Start Date - ASAP

6 Months Contract – Renewable

Role Description

Architecture & Design

• Co-develop secure cloud architecture and design patterns for Azure environments.
• Create and maintain security protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.

Security Operations

• Enable cloud incident response and telemetry using centralized intra-cloud and cross-cloud push and pull logging designs.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Monitor system activities, logs, and alerts using SIEM tools via SOC.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Design and implement IAM solutions including Azure AD, role-based access control (RBAC), and conditional access.
• Manage authentication mechanisms and data access controls.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance of the Azure landscape with standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2.
• Facilitate and perform regular audits and assessments to maintain regulatory alignment.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams.
• Provide guidance and training on cloud security best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Azure security.

Competencies

• Digital: Cloud Security Management
• Digital: Microsoft Azure
• Cyber Security

Essential Skills

• 7–10+ years in IT security, with at least 3–5 years in cloud security architecture.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including services like Entra, Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud.
• Experience with security tools: firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, SIEM, SOAR.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluent in English.
• Location: Within EER, 2 days on-site per week preferred.