Job Title: Cloud Architect – Azure Sentinel (Hybrid Infrastructure)
Experience: 8–15 Years
Location: IND / UAE
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Architect with strong experience across on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure cloud environments, with deep expertise in designing and implementing SIEM/SOAR solutions using Microsoft Sentinel. The role involves architecting secure hybrid environments, leading cloud transformation initiatives, and strengthening enterprise security monitoring and threat detection capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement hybrid architectures integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud services.
- Lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) for enterprise security operations.
- Architect log ingestion strategies across on-prem, multi-cloud, endpoints, and security tools.
- Define security architecture, governance models, and best practices aligned with organizational policies.
- Implement automated threat detection, incident response playbooks, and security orchestration workflows.
- Collaborate with SOC, infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams to enhance visibility and response capabilities.
- Plan and execute cloud migration strategies while ensuring security and compliance.
- Optimize monitoring performance, cost management, and scalability.
- Provide technical leadership, architecture documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience with hybrid environments (on-prem data centers, virtualization, networking).
- Hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender suite, and Sentinel.
- Experience integrating security tools such as firewalls, EDR/XDR, IAM, and network security solutions.
- Knowledge of SIEM architecture, threat intelligence integration, and SOC operations.
- Experience with automation using Logic Apps, PowerShell, or scripting.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Excellent stakeholder management and solution design capabilities.
Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Technology Environment:
- Azure Cloud Platform by Microsoft
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- Azure Defender / Microsoft Defender XDR