Cloud Architect - Azure Sentinel (Hybrid Infrastructure)

About the role

A highly skilled Cloud Architect is sought with strong experience across on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, and deep expertise in designing and implementing SIEM/SOAR solutions with Microsoft Sentinel. The role covers architecting secure hybrid environments, leading cloud transformation initiatives and strengthening enterprise security monitoring and threat detection. The position is open to candidates based in India or the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid architectures connecting on-premises systems with Azure cloud services.
• Lead the deployment, configuration and optimization of Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) for enterprise security operations.
• Architect log ingestion strategies across on-prem, multi-cloud, endpoint and security tool sources.
• Define security architecture, governance models and best practices aligned with organizational policies.
• Implement automated threat detection, incident response playbooks and security orchestration workflows.
• Collaborate with SOC, infrastructure, DevOps and security teams to improve visibility and response.
• Plan and execute cloud migration strategies while ensuring security and compliance.
• Optimize monitoring performance, cost management and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership, architecture documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• 8-15 years of experience.
• Strong experience with hybrid environments (on-prem data centers, virtualization, networking).
• Experience integrating security tools such as firewalls, EDR/XDR, IAM and network security solutions.
• Knowledge of SIEM architecture, threat intelligence integration and SOC operations.
• Experience with automation using Logic Apps, PowerShell or scripting.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Excellent stakeholder management and solution design capabilities.

Required skills

• Azure cloud services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender suite and Sentinel.
• Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst Associate) and SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect Expert).