Position Summary Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities? If so, Deloitte & Touche LLP could be the place for you. Traditional security programs have often been unsuccessful in unifying the need to both secure and support technology innovation required by the business. Join Deloitte's Advisory Cloud Cyber Services team and become a member of the largest group of cybersecurity professionals worldwide.Work you'll do Deloitte Advisory has an opening for a Cloud Security Architect (Manager/Specialist Master). The cloud security architect plays an integral role in defining and assessing the client organization's cloud security strategy, architecture and practices. This individual's primary function is to provide cloud security planning, deployment and review expertise to project teams and client organizations in the Cyber Risk space. Responsibilities include:
Lead the overall delivery of Azure Cloud Cyber Risk projects in a project manager and or architect role, overseeing the activities of onsite and offshore engineers and architects across 8 key Azure cyber domains: Governance, Identity, Application Security, PaaS security, Infrastructure security, Security Monitoring, Resilience and Data protection
Assist in business development activities such as defining scope of services, building resource estimates and related pricing, packaging proposals and supporting the delivery of the proposal to the client for Azure and Entra ID Cloud Cyber Risk services
Function as the primary client day to day interface building rapport and trust with the client
Function as an expert in CNAPP, CWPP and CSPM technologies and security risk frameworks relevant to cloud as well as the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
Review and oversee the generation of all project deliverables such as assessment reports, system designs/ architectures and risk/security recommendations
Maintain strong domain knowledge of Azure and Microsoft cloud solutions and security concepts and technologies
Assist clients with security frameworks, cloud configuration standards and resolving Azure cloud vulnerabilities
Lead the execution of Azure Cloud security engagements during different phases of the lifecycle - assess, design, and implementation. This can include Microsoft cloud services such as Azure, Entra ID and 0365
Lead engagements to perform technical health checks for Azure Cloud platforms/environments prior to broader deployments.
Oversee technical support for Azure cyber services and resolve service-related issues through research and troubleshooting and working with vendors.
Conduct cloud security analysis, recommendations and configurations of prospective clients' Microsoft Azure platforms and environments based on Deloitte's Cloud Cyber Risk Framework. This can include Microsoft's cloud solutions such as Entra ID, Azure infrastructure (compute/networking/storage), Azure data protection, Azure security monitoring and Azure PaaS service configurations.
Perform technical health checks for these Azure cloud platforms/environments prior to broader deployments including DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
Support proof of concept and production deployments of these Azure cloud technologies.
Assist clients with transitions to using Microsoft Azure cloud services such as tenant setup and service configuration, focused on cloud cyber risk mitigation. Additional technologies include: Microsoft MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, PIM, Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Azure Sentinel and Azure Monitor.
Assist clients with the deployment of third-party technologies to assist in securing the Azure platform such as firewall, WAF, PAM and cloud workload protection.
Assist clients with configuration and delivery of cloud security and compliance reports.
Provide technical support for Azure, Entra ID and third-party security services and resolve service-related issues through research and troubleshooting and working with Microsoft and third-party vendors.
Implementation of industry leading practices around Azure, Entra ID and cloud security services for clients.
Designing and developing cloud-specific security policies, standards and procedures e.g., Azure tenant, management group and subscription management and configuration, identify management and access control, firewall management, auditing and monitoring, security incident and event management, data protection (DLP, encryption), user and administrator account management, SSO, conditional access controls and password/key management.
Troubleshooting Azure system level problems in a multi-vendor, multi-protocol network environment.
Documenting Azure platform technical issues, analysis, client communication, and resolution as part of cyber risk mitigation steps.
Executing on Azure and Entra ID cloud security engagements during different phases of the lifecycle - assess, design, and implementation & post implementation reviews.
Implementing industry leading practices around Azure and Entra ID cyber risks and cloud security for clients.
Provide internal Azure security technical training to Advisory personnel as needed.
Acting as a subject matter expert on cloud cyber risk for the Microsoft Azure and Entra ID platforms.
Manage to Point-of-Views (PoVs) on providing leading practices to our clients on the M365 security challenges they face.
Contribute to eminence activities, such as whitepapers pertaining to Microsoft 365 security capabilities.
Support talent process in the manager role such as for recruiting and coaching.
The team
Deloitte Advisory's Cloud Cyber Risk team helps complex organizations more confidently pursue their growth, innovation and performance agendas through proactive management of the associated cyber risks. Our professionals provide advisory and implementation services that integrate risk, regulatory, and technology skills to help clients transform their legacy programs into proactive Secure.Vigilant.Resilient. TM cyber risk programs. Join the team developing the future state of cyber risk solutions. Learn more about Deloitte Advisory's Cyber Risk Services practice.Required:
6+ years of experience in technical consulting, client problem solving, architecting and designing solutions in a consulting role with project leadership and/or architect experience in Azure ; with a security focus strongly preferred
2+ years experience with the following technologies: Azure Policy, Terraform or other JSON constructs
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on technical experience designing and implementing security solutions for leading Cloud service providers across SPI models and environments (Public, Private, Hybrid)
2+ years working experience designing cloud security architectures and strategies for enterprises
Experience with Virtualization including security for at least one or more of the following: Compute, Network, Storage, End-point, Application
2+ years working with Cloud security industry standards such as Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), ISO/IEC 27017 and NIST CSF
2+ years working experience with Cloud security technologies/vendors (e.g., IAM, SIEM, IDS) and/or providers (e.g., Okta, CipherCloud, AlertLogic), a big plus
2+ years working with Cloud orchestration and automation (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)) in single and multi-tenant environments
3+ years working with CNAPP, CSPM or CWPP technologies or planning for large-scale deployments of these technologies
Experience designing IAM technologies and services
Experience or strong working knowledge of managing enterprise security infrastructure and perimeter security appliances - e.g., firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), web application firewalls (WAFs), endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology
Experience with Azure data, analytics, or AI/ML services (Azure SQL, HDInsight, Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, Azure Analysis Services, Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, etc.)
Understanding of industry security standards, guidelines and regulatory/compliance requirements related to information security and cloud computing such as ISO 27001, ISO 27018, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, GLBA, etc.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
BA/BS Degree preferred. Ideally in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology.
Previous Consulting or Big 4 experience preferred.
Microsoft Certifications such as: Az-500 Azure Security Engineer, AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate Certification, (SC-900, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400
Cyber Certifications such as: CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, CCNP, and CCNA.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124616 - $240488.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.