Principal Security Consultant - Microsoft Azure
We are seeking a Principal Security Consultant specialising in Microsoft Azure to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of secure cloud environments. In this senior role, you will provide strategic security guidance to clients and internal stakeholders, helping organisations assess risk, strengthen their cloud posture and adopt secure, scalable technology solutions. You will act as a trusted adviser across complex programmes, translating business and technical requirements into practical security outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include developing Azure security architectures, conducting cloud security assessments and maturity reviews, and defining security strategies, policies and standards. You will advise on identity and access management, network security, data protection, governance, threat detection, incident response and security operations. The role will also involve leading technical workshops, producing high-quality reports and recommendations, supporting bids and proposals, and mentoring consultants and technical teams. You will stay informed about emerging threats, regulatory expectations and Microsoft security capabilities, ensuring that solutions reflect current best practice.
Applicants should have significant experience in cloud security consulting, architecture or engineering, with strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure and services such as Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault and security monitoring tools. Experience with secure landing zones, Zero Trust principles, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code and cloud governance frameworks is highly desirable. Relevant professional certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent industry qualifications, would be advantageous. Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills are essential, together with the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to lead engagements from discovery through to implementation are also required.
Principal Security Consultant - Microsoft Azure
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