Sr Azure Security ArchitectAZU_SEC_ARCH

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Azure Security Assessment Project Qualifications Checklist
• Azure Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Other relevant Azure certifications: _________________ (Not Required)
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Azure
• Experience with Azure Security Services
• Configuring, deploying, and managing Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Identity Protection, Azure Key Vault
• Familiarity with security best practices and industry standards for securing Azure resources
• Cybersecurity Expertise
• Strong background in cybersecurity principles including risk management, threat detection, incident response, and compliance
• Experience in conducting security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing in Azure environments
• Technical Proficiency
• Proficiency in using Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell
• Knowledge of networking concepts, encryption techniques, identity and access management, and security protocols relevant to Azure
• Azure Expertise (5 years experience)
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Active Directory, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines
• Security Concepts
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including threat modeling, encryption, network security, identity and access management (IAM), security incident response, and compliance frameworks (such as GDPR, HIPAA)
• Security Tools Familiarity
• Azure Policy
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Information Protection
• Azure AD Identity Protection
• Networking
• Experience in configuring and securing virtual networks, subnets, firewalls, and network security groups (NSGs) in Azure
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Azure Active Directory
• User and group management
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Conditional access policies
• Single sign-on (SSO) configurations
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response
• Setting up and configuring security monitoring solutions like Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure Sentinel for detecting and responding to security incidents
• Scripting and Automation
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages to automate security tasks and configurations in Azure
• Compliance and Governance
• Knowledge of industry compliance standards and regulations
• Experience implementing compliance controls and governance frameworks in Azure environments
• Expertise in Azure AVS, NSX-T, and WAF
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Azure AVS, NSX-T, and WAF
• Hands-on Experience
• Using Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps, or other similar products (minimum 5 years)
• Additional Requirements
• Azure Certification / Microsoft Solutions Partner (Expert badge)

BY TASKS

Security Assessment Report
• Outline the findings of the initial assessment of DFPI’s Azure environment.
• Analyze security vulnerabilities, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Provide recommendations and proposed remediation measures to address identified issues.

Security Strategy and Implementation Plan Document
• Develop a comprehensive security strategy for DFPI’s Azure infrastructure.
• Outline specific security controls, policies, and procedures to be implemented.
• Create an implementation plan with timelines, milestones, and resource requirements for executing the security strategy.

Configuration Documentation for Azure Security Services
• Provide detailed documentation for the configuration of Azure security services deployed within DFPI’s environment.
• Include step-by-step instructions for configuring settings, policies, and rules within Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Firewall, etc.
• Conduct working sessions with DFPI s IT team to help implement the recommendations.

Training Materials and Knowledge Transfer Sessions
• Develop training materials, guides, and resources to educate DFPI’s IT team on Azure security best practices.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to ensure DFPI’s team is proficient in managing and maintaining Azure security controls.
• Cover topics such as security configuration, incident response procedures, threat detection, and mitigation strategies.

Sr Azure Security ArchitectAZU_SEC_ARCH

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