Job Summary

The Senior Security Analyst will support the IT Security Team by providing robust information security administration with a specialization in Azure cloud environments. This role involves configuring and operating essential Azure security services, collaborating on cloud-based projects, monitoring threats, investigating incidents, and developing security principles and standards. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Azure security tools and architecture, working closely with IT and IS teams to ensure a secure, compliant cloud infrastructure.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Azure Security Operations: Configure, operate, and manage Azure security services, including Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Azure Key Vault, to safeguard cloud assets and data.

• Collaboration and Project Involvement: Work alongside IT and Information Security teams on Azure-specific projects and initiatives to support secure and scalable deployments within the cloud.

• Vulnerability Management: Consult with IT teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities within Azure environments, ensuring timely and effective risk mitigation.

• Threat Monitoring and Incident Identification: Monitor Azure threat management systems to identify and assess potential security incidents or breaches within cloud systems.

• Incident Investigation and Response: Investigate, analyze, and escalate security incidents related to Azure environments as needed, coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues swiftly.

• Security Framework and Architecture Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of security principles, technical reference architectures, standards, baselines, and blueprints tailored for Azure, supporting a proactive and structured security posture.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate would possess an advanced level of experience, typically around 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Information Technology and cloud security principles/concepts. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in Azure cloud security, seeking to make a significant impact on the organization’s cybersecurity framework.

Certification:

• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar Azure-focused certifications are preferred.

• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are advantageous.

Salary Range: $85,000-100,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the ideal candidate’s qualifications, the company’s operational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, performance, internal equity, and geographic location.

Why Cambridge? Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. We offer paid time off, paid holidays and floating holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Associates also enjoy volunteer time off, wellness incentives, and additional benefits that support you both personally and professionally.

You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Company Overview: At Cambridge, our purpose is simple: to make a difference in the lives of our financial advisors, their clients, and our associates. Founded in 1981, we have nearly 45 years of experience supporting independent financial advisors with industry-leading tools, compliance, and transition services. Guided by our core values—integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness—we put financial advisors first in every decision we make.

Cambridge is an internally controlled, growth-focused independent broker-dealer with $254 billion in assets under advisement and $1.97 billion in annual revenues. We rank among the largest and fastest-growing firms in the industry, providing financial advisors with the flexibility, resources, and support to thrive. With home offices in Fairfield, Iowa, and Phoenix, Arizona, and a nationwide reach, our 900 associates maintain a 4:1 advisor-to-associate ratio to ensure personalized service.

Our community of over 4,000 producing financial advisors includes diverse business models—RIA, corporate RIA, hybrid, fee-only, and brokerage—and offers a broad selection of investment solutions with no proprietary products. At Cambridge, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace, where 60% of our associates and 18% of our financial advisors are women, and 17% of our advisors are under 40.

Join us to help financial advisors succeed, make an impact, and discover your Something Wonderful. For further information about Cambridge, please visit https://www.joincambridge.com/

Work Environments : This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring three days weekly in the office. Applicants should be located near one of our hubs (Fairfield, IA or Phoenix, AZ) and must be willing to work this schedule. Cambridge is not considering remote candidates for this role at this time.

Recruiting Agencies: This position is being managed directly by Cambridge’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited submissions. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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