Cloud Security Architect

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect Location: Remote Client: Cognizant Job Type: Full-Time / ContractKey Responsibilities: • Assess the security posture of customer cloud workloads and environments to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and security gaps. • Recommend and designSecurity Incident Response Systems (IRS)andInformation Management Systems (IMS)aligned with industry best practices and compliance standards. • Evaluate, configure, and optimize cloud-native security services including: • Microsoft Defender for Cloud • Microsoft Sentinel • Azure Key Vault • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) • Azure Policy • Azure MonitorandLog Analytics • Lead and facilitatesecurity architecture workshops, risk assessments, and governance reviews with client stakeholders and technical teams. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security strategies with operational and business goals. • Conduct thoroughsecurity risk assessments, define mitigation strategies, and ensure timely implementation of controls. • Drive continuous improvement of security processes, technologies, and controls based on emerging threats and evolving regulatory requirements. • Ensure cloud security architectures comply with relevant frameworks and regulations such as: • NIST • ISO/IEC 27001 • HIPAA • GDPR • FedRAMP