Imf
Security Analyst/Senior Security Analyst (Cloud Security Assurance) - ITDSGGR (Contractual)
USA, Washington DC · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
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About the role
- The Information Technology Department (ITD)'s Information Security and Governance (ISG) division of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a S ecurity Analyst/ Senior Security Analyst (Cloud Security Assurance) position.
- The candidate is expected to bring pragmatic on-premises and cloud security and risk management experience, allowing the Fund to meet its present and emergent business needs.
Responsibilities
- The Information Technology Department (ITD) at the IMF is more than just a support function; it is a critical catalyst for change.
- Interpersonal skills that create openness and trust among colleagues.
- Maintain impartiality around IT systems to produce unbiased reports on information security risk.
- Works closely with IT project teams to develop and implement security controls for new and existing cloud services, including but not limited to Microsoft Azure, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Develop s and maintains scripts and templates ( e.g. PowerShell, Python, Azure Policy, Terraform) to perform compliance checks and generate reporting across Azure and Entra ID.
- Supports logging and monitoring efforts, using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics (KQL ), and Microsoft Sentinel.
Requirements
- The candidate will be required to work with project teams, service providers, and business units internal and external to the Fund's IT funct io n.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting to automate compliance checks, configuration, and reporting across Azure and Entra ID.
- Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Data Factory
- Experience with serverless security (e.g., Azure Functions, etc. ) and related risks.
Nice to have
- (Minimum plus at least 2 preferred)
- CISSP or CISM (minimum required )
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (minimum required )
- CCSP (preferred)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (preferred)
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)
- Azure Administrator Associate (preferred)
- Proven track record delivering technical security assurance and engineering solutions, with hands-on experience in operational security for regulated environments, especially in Azure and Microsoft cloud platforms.
Benefits
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning to stay current with the evolving cybersecurity landscape and to effectively apply security controls that support business goals.
- Support Zero Trust initiatives, by promoting identity-centric access, device health posture, segmentation, and continuous verification across services.
Company info
- We champion the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology solutions, ensuring the IMF's mission is propelled by innovation and efficiency.
- We are not just about managing risks; we are about envisioning, enabling, and implementing a secure future for global economic stability.
This listing is sourced directly from Imf's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.