Senior Cloud Security Consultant

Our Consulting team at BearingPoint is dedicated to helping organizations protect and strengthen their digital landscape through cloud‑centric security, modern identity, and data protection capabilities. With deep expertise in Microsoft technologies—including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and the broader security ecosystem—we support clients in securing their cloud, infrastructure, and collaboration environments while ensuring compliance and resilience in an evolving threat landscape.

We leverage advanced Microsoft Security solutions such as Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview to enable Zero Trust architectures, safeguard identities, protect data, and provide comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities across hybrid and cloud environments. Our strong capabilities in the Modern Workplace—spanning Microsoft 365, Teams, and collaboration platforms—ensure that security is seamlessly embedded into daily work patterns without compromising productivity or user experience.

Security analytics and continuous monitoring are central to our approach, with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender capabilities, and Azure-native security services delivering actionable insights and proactive threat management at scale. On the cloud side, we design and implement secure, resilient, and scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure, embedding security by design across infrastructure, applications, and data platforms.

In addition, our team supports the integration of security across end‑to‑end business processes and cloud services, ensuring consistent governance, risk management, and protection across the Microsoft ecosystem while enabling secure digital transformation for our clients.

Primary Functions and Tasks:

As a Cloud Security Consultant at BearingPoint, you will join an international and fast‑growing cyber security practice, delivering end‑to‑end security services to clients around the world. You will work on complex, high‑impact engagements and act as a subject-matter expert across multiple domains of cyber security and cloud architecture.

Location: Portugal

Depending on the project, your responsibilities may include one or more of the following areas:

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Perform security and risk assessments for cloud (Azure / AWS) and on‑premise environments, including network, software, and infrastructure components.

• Design, architect, and integrate cloud security solutions aligned with best practices and client requirements.

• Provide advanced technical consultancy on the security of software, networks, infrastructure, and cloud services.

Security Governance & Risk Management

• Conduct Information Security Management System (ISMS) reviews and assessments based on relevant standards.

• Lead or contribute to the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of security management systems.

• Develop, review, and maintain information security policies and supporting documentation.

• Ensure alignment between technical implementations and business processes, security requirements, and compliance obligations.

Strategic Advisory & Architecture

• Advise clients on industry best practices, secure design principles, and architectural approaches for cloud and hybrid environments.

• Translate client challenges and requirements into actionable security proposals and solution designs.

• Conduct research on emerging cyber security trends, new products, and market opportunities.

Continuous Learning

• Maintain and continuously expand your knowledge through training, certifications, and hands-on learning across cloud security, infrastructure, governance, and emerging areas like AI-driven security.

We are looking for: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related fields.

• Strong technical background in Cyber Security, Networking, Infrastructure, and Information Technology.

• Solid knowledge of Azure Security Services, Network Security, Cyber Security principles, Load Balancers, and cloud-native security capabilities.

• Good understanding of operating systems, networks, file systems, and databases.

• Ability to design secure architecture solutions and interpret complex technical environments.

Competencies

• Good understanding of cybersecurity industry trends and the evolving threat landscape.

• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables.

• Strong communication skills (written and oral), presentation abilities, and stakeholder management.

• High degree of independence, integrity, objectivity, and personal responsibility.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to drive initiatives autonomously.

• Proficiency in English (German or French is an advantage).

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Relevant Microsoft Certifications

• AZ‑500 – Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

• SC‑100 – Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert

• SC‑200 – Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate

• AZ‑104 – Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

• AZ‑305 – Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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About BearingPoint

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. We help businesses transform by combining deep industry expertise with strong capabilities in strategy, operations, and technology. Dedicated SAP and Microsoft transformation units, a strong focus on AI, and outcome-based products enable us to provide tailored, innovative solutions that create measurable and sustainable value.