Senior Consultant(DFS)

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Job Description for Microsoft Cloud Security Azure/AWS SME Skills Required 8+ years of experience in providing SME/L3 support in one or more areas of Azure Network Security, m365 security, Purview, Defender suite, AWS security stack. Must possess a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in working in SME capacity providing cloud security SME expertise. Should have proven experience in problem management, driving Continual System Improvement initiatives, vendor coordination, acting as P1/P2 SME/lead on client bridges. Hands-on experience in multiple cloud platforms and threat analysis, incident response experience, preferably on Azure/AWS, MDC, CNAPP. Thorough understanding of hybrid cloud environment, troubleshoot & lead complex technical issues discussion, handle and mitigate escalation, perform RCA, problem solving mindset. Security dashboards and Advance security analytics report, ability to develop and execute complex correlation query, development of playbook and automation script, best practices, Configuration of platform changes involving multiple services. Establish and maintain operational SOPs and drive new technical initiatives implementation (CSI) Monitor SLA, and regular review of Incident/changes/SR handling on highest quality standard as per KPI. Mandatory technical skills: 1.CNAAP (Defender for Cloud),MCAS, Vulnerability Mgmt, Defender XDR, IaC Container & AKS security (DevSeops) 2. Cloud Infra & network Security- landing zone, VPC/VNET, Native firewall, WAF, AWS Shield App.gateway, DDOS, Front Door, CDN, VPN, keyvault, bastion, Guard duty, log analytics, Workload deployment and configuration in a multi-cloud setup. Knowledge of AWS cloud watch, config, certificate and Secret Manager. 3. Policy, Compliance and Cloud Control - understanding of CIS, CCM, NIST, ISO, GDPR, PCI,SOC, and mapping with vendor ( Azure/AWS) equivalent policy e.g MCSB for execution. Key Responsibilities Must have experience on KQL, advance query build, logic app. Good to have - Azure foundry, Threat modelling in Azure, Graph API, workbook/notebook, AI/ML. Responsibilities The Microsoft Cloud Security SME will primarily be responsible for providing an expert level support in one or more areas of DWP, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender, AWS security services. Configure, design or evaluate information for end to end security solutions Review configurations, change plans Drive RCAs for P1/P2 issues Participate in P1/P2 bridges and lead Azure cloud security issues/discussions with the customer and/or vendor Provide inputs and work with clients on the projects/transition/transformation plans. Work in collaboration with the managed system integration/ transition/transformation and Ops/Delivery teams in the design/implementation of the approved design/change. Communicate and manage client needs and expectations in all phases of their information security solutions Provide solution design inputs/migration strategies for clients that are looking at adopting Microsoft cloud in line with Cloud Adoption Framework and Microsoft Cloud Reference Architecture Conduct technical trainings/enablement for the delivery/operations teams and aid in skill development. Skill Requirements Must have experience on KQL, advance query build, logic app. Good to have - Azure foundry, Threat modelling in Azure, Graph API, workbook/notebook, AI/ML Other Requirements Soft skills Shall have Excellent verbal/written communication skills Shall possess excellent documentation and presentation skills Should be willing to work in complex environments/matrix organisation Incumbent should carry a mentorship mindset and be flexible in approach Client facing presentation skills and providing Demos/Point of Views Qualification Should have B.Tech. / MCA degree Over 10 years of relevant Cyber Security experience. Over 4 years of relevant experience in working in SME capacity providing cloud security SME expertise Should have leading cybersecurity certifications. Working knowledge of Security Architecture for infrastructure components (networks and servers) as well as applications and data. 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