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
- Clear writer who can produce audit-ready documentation
- Azure certification is required (AZ-104, AZ-500, or AZ-305) and at least one security certification
- (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA)
- 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
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CIS Controls, SOC 2
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