Sopra Steria

About the Company

Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 52,000* employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2023, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.

*Headcount reassessed following the sale of most Sopra Banking Software activities in September 2024.

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Company Name

Sopra Steria

Job Title

CyberSecurity Specialist - Azure Security

Job Description

About the Role

With the increasing number of systems being developed by our client, we are looking for an Azure-focused Cybersecurity Specialist to support the security design, implementation, and maintenance of platforms hosting these new systems. The role will involve working across multiple environments, including on-premises and cloud infrastructures, with a strong focus on Azure security tools and best practices.


Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Azure security services, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Key Vault, Policy, DDoS Protection, and other relevant tools.
Configure and monitor SIEM solutions, ensuring effective threat detection and response.
Implement and maintain threat detection and prevention systems within Azure and hybrid environments.
Set up and manage vulnerability scanning and assessment tools to ensure compliance with security standards.
Develop security policies and cloud security posture management strategies.
Configure security logging and alerting mechanisms to proactively detect and mitigate security incidents.
Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards in cloud and on-premises environments.
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to secure cloud-native applications and services.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructures, particularly Microsoft Azure.
Strong knowledge of Azure security services, including Sentinel, Entra ID, Security Center, and Defender for Cloud.
Experience with SIEM solutions and security event monitoring in Azure environments.
Familiarity with cloud security frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) and zero-trust security principles.
Practical experience configuring identity and access management (IAM), network security (firewalls, DDoS protection), and policy enforcement in Azure.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools and vulnerability management solutions.
Strong understanding of incident response and threat intelligence in cloud ecosystems.
Experience working in enterprise-scale cloud or hybrid environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or similar.
Experience working in government or highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of multi-cloud security strategies is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong hands-on experience in Azure security (not just theoretical knowledge).
Can effectively configure and secure Azure services beyond basic familiarity.
Able to demonstrate practical implementation of security controls in cloud environments.
Comfortable working in complex, enterprise-scale infrastructures.

Strasbourg, France

On site

28-02-2025