TX-RAMP & Azure Cloud Security Compliance Consultant

Azure Cloud Security & TX-RAMP Compliance Consultant United States

• Remote | 1099 Contractor Job Description Safal Partners is seeking a hands-on contractor to build and secure an Azure environment for one of our solutions and lead it through TX-RAMP certification with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). You will own the technical build, the security documentation, and the DIR submission, and then support ongoing compliance reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and configure a secure Azure environment (identity, networking, logging, backup, encryption) Map controls to TX-RAMP requirements and close gaps Write the security documentation and policies DIR expects Prepare and submit the TX-RAMP assessment package and answer DIR questions Set up vulnerability scanning and produce the required periodic reports Required Qualifications 5+ years building and securing Azure environments; AZ-104, AZ 500, or AZ-305; Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra ID conditional access preferred Direct experience with TX-RAMP is required; TX-RAMP Level 2 certification preferred Hands-on work experience with GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP), or FedRAMP Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls Azure certification is required (AZ-104, AZ-500, or AZ-305) and at least one security certification (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA) Clear writer who can produce audit-ready documentation Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines Must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a background check Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Texas public-sector or education clients; FERPA experience is a plus Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, SOC 2 is a plus Additional Information Job Type: Part-time, 1099 contractor Contract Duration: 2–3 months, with possible ongoing support Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week (Central time preferred) Location: Remote, must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a background check