Security Operations Lead

Essential Job Functions:

• Vulnerability Assessment
• Threat Intelligence
• Application Security
• Secure Cloud Configuration
• Identity and Access Management

Application Security Operations:

• Oversee the operational use and effectiveness of application security tools, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security testing into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure vulnerabilities identified by these tools are triaged and remediated effectively.
• Provide guidance on interpreting scan results and prioritizing remediation efforts for application-level vulnerabilities.

Cloud Security :

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security services, specifically Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Entra ID and Azure Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
• Proficiency in assessing and hardening Azure environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and network security configurations.

Infrastructure Vulnerability Management:

• Proactively manage and conduct regular vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts for our infrastructure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Ensure continuous security posture management for cloud and hybrid environments, identifying misconfigurations and security weaknesses.
• Work with relevant teams to prioritize and implement recommended security controls and patches identified through Defender for Cloud.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years security experience ISO experience or certification
• Certifications (one or more highly preferred):*
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• AZ-500 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate)*
• CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)