Senior Security Analyst, Cloud Security Assurance

IMF

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4 days ago
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Jul 9, 2026

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization of 190 member countries that works to secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment, and reduce global poverty. Industry: International Finance & Economic Policy

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TL;DR · Senior Security Analyst, Cloud Security Assurance

Join the International Monetary Fund’s Information Technology Department as a Security Analyst/Senior Security Analyst (Cloud Security Assurance) within the Information Security and Governance division, where you will play a pivotal role in defining, designing, and validating security configurations for cloud and on-premises technology platforms. You’ll work closely with internal and external teams to ensure compliance and resilience while balancing operational fluidity. Key responsibilities include conducting quality assurance reviews, developing policy-as-code solutions using Azure Policy and Terraform, and supporting Zero Trust initiatives across hybrid cloud environments. Required skills encompass extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and multi-cloud security tools like Wiz and Prisma Cloud. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, Kubernetes security, and serverless technologies is essential, along with a commitment to continuous learning and adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

What you'll do

  • Define and guide engineering of security control standards for Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Validate implementation of technology-specific configuration baselines and automation for security posture management.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of security requirements and audit recommendations for IT initiatives.
  • Communicate technical security configurations to staff and stakeholders across different IT teams.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and templates for compliance checks and reporting in Azure and Entra ID.
  • Support logging and monitoring efforts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Design secure architecture and configuration of services such as Azure Kubernetes, Functions, APIM, Key Vault.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 10 years or advanced degree plus 4 years in cloud security, assurance, or architecture.
  • CISSP and CISM certifications required; additional Microsoft Azure and GIAC cloud security certifications preferred.
  • Proven track record delivering technical security solutions for regulated environments, especially in Azure and Microsoft cloud platforms.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with multi-cloud security posture management tools and Microsoft security ecosystem components.
  • Expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation of compliance checks, configuration, and reporting across Azure and Entra ID.
  • Deep knowledge of Zero Trust principles, SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel preferred), and enterprise security tooling.

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