Cloud Security Solutions Consultant

About the Role:   

In this client-facing role, you will be engaged on some of the most exciting, complex, and leading-edge projects. Together with the Avanade Team you will play an active role in transforming our client’s Cloud and Network Security postures and operations through the design and implementation of Cloud and Network Security technologies that apply both to the Cloud and hybrid infrastructures, with a focus on the Microsoft Azure Security capabilities, as well as leading market vendors (e.g. Zscaler, Quest).

As a member of Avanade’s security practice, you will be in a unique position to work for both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging in size from medium to large global enterprise clients. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the entire Avanade organization by being a collaborative and knowledge-sharing individual, with the real opportunity to help shape the global Avanade security offerings as well as demonstrating your thought-leadership by producing blogs and articles for your region and for Avanade.com. We actively encourage and provide opportunity to undertake innovation, training, and development to ensure you are always at the cutting-edge Microsoft Security technology and our vendor solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself into a leader in the Cloud Security space. You will learn how to deliver large and complex Cloud and Network Security solutions, as well as gain the knowledge and experience of Microsoft’s broader Security, Compliance, and Identity ecosystem, which is already recognized as a world-leading integrated security platform.

Your Skills:

• You have experience in consulting and advising clients.
• You enjoy working in teams but don’t mind working individually either.
• Able to collaborate within a large global organization.
• Proven experience in design and technically implementing Microsoft Cloud Security Controls to meet the compliance or industry best practice needs of the clients.
• A good understanding of Security, Incident and Event Management solutions and their role in the Cyber Security realm.
• A good understanding of the business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges relevant in Cloud Migrations or Transformation projects.
• You would like to be in the lead in the space of Cloud Security and Compliance projects that not just meet our clients, but far exceed their expectations.
• You are a creative problem solver, always try thinking ahead and spotting risks.

Your Experience

You should have a proven foundation of at least 2-3 years across the Security technology industry and (preferably Microsoft 365 and Azure) security offerings. You enjoy talking about security concepts to key stakeholders and have a good understanding of industry trends for cybersecurity, risk & threat intelligence. Your experience includes the following:

• You have proven experience working with a range of security and cloud standards such as ISO27017, NIST, CIS, Azure Benchmark, etc;
• You have proven technical knowledge with Microsoft Security and Compliance, Microsoft  Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Network Security (e.g. NSG / ASG) and CI/CD security practices;
• You know the wider Azure eco-system (e.g. Landing zones) and security baseline configurations;
• You display strong consulting expertise – Stakeholder engagement, writing design documentation, presenting,  etc;

Certifications:

• Multiple Microsoft Security Certifications (e.g. SC-900, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Preferably Industry-recognized certifications (e.g. SANS, CompTIA+) or Security Industry-recognized exams passed (e.g. “CISM-Eligible", “Associate of (ISC)²”).

Why would you choose Avanade? 

You will become part of an active and growing Security community. There is a pleasant, informal working atmosphere. Do you have a question? No problem! Your future colleagues will help you with your questions and challenges. Knowledge development is central to us, and we ensure this both by offering formal training opportunities and through informal evenings where peers share their knowledge. 

We have a strong focus on the career and development opportunities of all our people. Everyone has a career advisor who will work with you to create a plan and guide you in choosing from the many training opportunities we offer. 

Besides that, we have attractive benefits, not unimportant to mention of course! Think of a lease car, bonus scheme, phone and laptop, good pension plan, possibility to work part-time (min 32 hours) and many other extras. 

So, do you feel the match? 

Do you recognize yourself in this description and would you like to get to know us? Then apply immediately by sending in your CV via our website. Applying by e-mail is not possible.

Application closing date is 1st of  October 

Your 1st interview will be in week  42

Your 2nd interview will be in week 43

You will be joining Avanade preferably on the 1st of December