Azure Cloud Security & TX-RAMP 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 in Azure infrastructure and security * Direct experience with TX\-RAMP, GovRAMP (formerly StateRAMP), or FedRAMP * Working knowledge of NIST 800\-53 controls * Clear writer who can produce audit\-ready documentation * Azure certification (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** * AZ\-500 specifically * Experience with education or student data (FERPA) * Texas public\-sector clients **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