Microsoft Azure Security Trainer – AZ-500
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Microsoft Azure Security Trainer to deliver structured, hands-on training for Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500). The trainer will be responsible for delivering practical sessions, mentoring learners, conducting assessments, and preparing students for the Microsoft AZ-500 certification exam.
Key ResponsibilitiesTraining Delivery
- Conduct instructor-led training sessions focused on Azure Security and AZ-500 exam objectives
- Deliver practical, hands-on labs and real-world security scenarios
- Demonstrate Azure security configurations through live environments
- Conduct online/offline sessions as required
- Explain complex Azure security concepts to beginner-to-intermediate learners
Curriculum & Content
- Design and deliver a structured 1.5-month AZ-500 training roadmap
- Prepare:
- PPTs and training material
- Hands-on lab exercises
- Assignments and quizzes
- Case studies and real-world scenarios
- Mock tests and certification practice exams
- Align training content with the latest Microsoft AZ-500 exam objectives
Technical Coverage – AZ-500
Module 1: Manage Identity & Access
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Authentication & Authorization
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Identity and access management fundamentals
Module 2: Advanced Identity Security
- Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Microsoft Entra ID Protection
- Identity risk management
- Secure administrative access
Module 3: Secure Networking – I
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure Firewall
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Network security configuration
- Application and network traffic protection
Module 4: Secure Networking – II
- Azure DDoS Protection
- Azure Private Link
- Private Endpoints
- Azure Bastion
- Secure access to Azure resources
Module 5: Secure Compute
- Virtual Machine security
- VM access and hardening
- Disk encryption
- Managed Identities
- Secure compute configurations
Module 6: Secure Storage & Applications
- Azure Storage security
- Storage access controls
- Encryption and data protection
- App Service security
- Container security fundamentals
Module 7: Azure Key Vault
- Azure Key Vault
- Secrets, Keys and Certificates
- Key management
- Secure application authentication
- Key Vault integration
- Hands-on Key Vault implementation
Module 8: Security Operations – I
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Security posture management
- Security recommendations
- Cloud security assessments
- Secure Score and security improvement
Module 9: Security Operations – II
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Security alerts and incidents
- Log Analytics
- Azure Monitor
- Security monitoring and investigation
- Basic threat detection and response
Module 10: Governance & Compliance
- Azure Policy
- RBAC
- Resource Locks
- Compliance Manager
- Azure governance and security controls
- Azure Blueprints – Conceptual understanding
Module 11: Real-World Security Implementation
- Secure Azure infrastructure design
- Identity and access security implementation
- Network security configuration
- Key Vault integration
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud implementation
- Security monitoring and incident response
- End-to-end Azure security case studies
Student Mentorship
- Guide learners throughout their AZ-500 certification preparation
- Conduct doubt-clearing and revision sessions
- Provide guidance on hands-on labs and practical implementation
- Track learner progress and performance
- Identify knowledge gaps and provide targeted support
- Conduct regular assessments and mock examinations
Experience
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure / Cloud Security
- Strong understanding of Azure security architecture and services
- Minimum 1 year of training or mentoring experience preferred
- Practical experience with Azure security implementations is preferred
Deliverables
- Complete AZ-500 syllabus coverage within the defined timeline
- Hands-on labs for major security services
- Assignments and practical exercises
- Regular quizzes and assessments
- Mock AZ-500 examinations
- Real-world Azure security case studies
- Certification-focused revision sessions
- Ensure learners are AZ-500 certification-ready
Preferred Profile
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) – Good to have
- AZ-500 certification – Preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Azure security implementations
- Experience in corporate training or EdTech
- Exposure to real-world Azure cloud deployments
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault and Azure networking security
Job Type: Freelance
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: ₹200.00 - ₹500.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
