[Remote] Azure Public Cloud Senior Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ensono is a technology adviser and managed service provider dedicated to helping clients achieve key business outcomes. The Azure Public Cloud Senior Consultant will lead secure design workshops, implement Azure architectures, and manage security governance while mentoring other consultants in secure Azure design and implementation.ResponsibilitiesLead secure design workshops with customers, incorporating security and compliance requirementsDesign Azure architectures with security and hardening as foundational principlesImplement Azure landing zones aligned with governance, identity, and security best practicesDefine and document security controls, guardrails, and baseline configurationsEnsure designs align with customer regulatory and risk requirements (e.g., financial services, healthcare, government)Build and configure Azure environments with a strong emphasis on: Identity and access management, Network segmentation and perimeter security, Secure connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute)Implement environment hardening for Azure resources and virtual machinesApply security baselines, policies, and configuration standardsSupport secure migrations and modernization of workloads into AzureValidate environments through testing, review, and remediation of security gapsImplement and manage Azure governance controls (management groups, policies)Configure and integrate Azure security and monitoring servicesSupport customer security reviews, audits, and risk assessmentsAct as the technical security escalation point within assigned engagementsPartner with customer security teams to ensure ongoing compliance and risk managementServe as the senior technical lead for Azure delivery within the engagementMentor and guide other consultants on secure Azure design and implementationConduct peer reviews of designs and configurations with a security lensContribute to internal standards, patterns, and reusable security assetsSkills7+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or security-focused engineering roles3+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure solutionsDemonstrated experience securing and hardening enterprise cloud environmentsPrior experience in consulting, professional services, or customer-facing delivery rolesMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Certification)Azure networking (VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute, peering, gateways)Azure identity and access management (Azure AD, hybrid identity)Azure security architecture and auditingAzure tenant and subscription governance (management groups, policies)Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for secure migration and DRInfrastructure as Code using ARM templates (JSON)Automation and scripting using PowerShellStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience presenting security and technical concepts to customer stakeholdersStrong stakeholder management and risk-awarenessSelf-directed, detail-oriented, and delivery-focusedBe legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust be a Green Card Holder or U.S. CitizenSuccessfully pass background checks required by customer engagementsMeet client data residency, access, and security requirementsBe willing to travel occasionally to customer sites as neededAzure DevOps and CI/CD with security controlsSecure application modernization (PaaS / serverless)Containers and Kubernetes (AKS) with security best practicesAzure database security and encryptionExperience with cloud security platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Barracuda)Experience supporting regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, SLED)Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (Strongly Preferred)Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (Preferred)BenefitsUnlimited Paid Days OffThree health plan options401k with company matchEligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accountsFamily Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursementPaid childbearing and paternal leaveEducation Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College FundingSabbatical leaveWellness programFlexible work scheduleAnnual bonus plan based on company and individual performanceRole-based, sales-incentive planEquity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation ProgramCompany OverviewEnsono delivers managed IT services to optimize and modernize mainframes, infrastructure, and cloud for clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.ensono.com.