Senior Microsoft Cloud & Platform Security Lead

Job Description * ​​​​​​Lead the security strategy and technical direction for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud platforms. * Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure, and Microsoft security services. * Define and maintain cloud security standards, technical baselines, and governance aligned with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and organisational security policies. * Monitor and improve Microsoft Secure Score and overall cloud security posture through regular assessments and gap analysis. * Act as the senior escalation point for critical Microsoft platform security incidents, coordinating containment, forensic investigations, and recovery with Security Operations teams * Provide governance for Azure Key Vault, PKI, GitHub Advanced Security, DevSecOps security controls, Microsoft Copilot security, and Power Automate governance. * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cloud security engineers and broader cyber security teams * Evaluate emerging Microsoft security technologies and recommend enhancements to improve resilience, compliance, and operational efficiency. * Ensure security controls meet regulatory, audit, and enterprise governance requirements while supporting business objectives. Minimum Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field. * Minimum 8–10 years' experience in Cyber Security, Cloud Security, or Infrastructure Security. * At least 5 years' hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. * Extensive experience with: * Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps) * Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) * Microsoft Defender XDR * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) * Azure Security Centre / Defender for Cloud * Azure RBAC, NSGs, Security Policies, and Azure Governance * Microsoft Purview, DLP, and Sensitivity Labels * Azure Key Vault and PKI Governance * GitHub Advanced Security and DevSecOps security controls * Strong understanding of Microsoft Secure Score and cloud security posture management. * Experience designing enterprise cloud security architectures and governance frameworks. * Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and cloud security best practices. * Experience leading major security incidents, investigations, and remediation activities. * Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills iLaunch (Pty) Ltd Recruiter