Azure Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security ArchitectBoston, MA (Hybrid) 2 days onsite6 months with an extension.Need only locals Required Qualifications Architectural & Technical Skills 5+ years in Cloud Security/Architecture with deep hands-on Azure platform experience. AI Specialization: Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Azure AI Foundry (or similar platforms like AWS SageMaker). Modern Identity: Expert-level understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Service Principals, and Managed Identity in a complex enterprise environment. Emerging Protocols: Deep familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its implications for data isolation and session security. GenAI/LLM Expertise: Strong grasp of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns and vector database security. Security Implementation & Strategy Zero Trust: Proven track record of implementing Zero Trust controls in financial services or cloud-native environments. Automation: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) to codify security guardrails. Threat Assessment: Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and AI-specific vulnerability scanning. Preferred Qualifications Certifications: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or CISSP/CCSP.