Azure Security Assessment Consultant (US Citizen)

We are searching for a Microsoft Azure Security Assessment Consultant for a 3 month contract position (REMOTE). Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder, no 3rd party candidates. Responsibilities • Evaluate and review Azure cloud architecture to identify potential security design flaws. • Assess alignment with Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, NIST CSF, and Zero Trust principles • Recommend Azure Security Policies • Recommend security baselines and Azure Policy definitions for security hardening. • Design Crowdstrike Cloud Sensors/Connectors: Assist with architecture and deployment planning for CrowdStrike sensors or connectors to enable real-time visibility and protection of cloud workloads, containers, and other Azure systems. • Validate the Azure and Defender Ecosystem: Ensure CrowdStrike integrates effectively with Azure native tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel for event correlation, alerting, and incident response. • Review Firewall Rules and NSGs; analyze Firewall and Network Security Group (NSG) configurations • Evaluate existing RBAC assignments for "least privilege" adherence • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) • Review implementation of Azure AD PIM. • Review Remote Access Methods: Assess all methods used to access Azure and connected resources remotely (e.g., VPN, Bastion, Just-in-Time VM access, remote desktop protocols, Azure Arc). • Confirm remote access events are being logged, retained, and monitored within Sentinel or other SIEM tools. Validate alerting for unusual access behavior. Experience • 5+ years of hands-on Azure experience (admin, engineering, architecture, or security) If interested, please email [email protected] with an updated resume and compensation requirements. Bonnie Kutin Recruiter Comcentric Inc. [email protected] Apply Job! Apply to this Job