We are looking for an experienced and certified Cloud Architect with a strong background in Microsoft Azure to design secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in cloud security architecture, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for mentoring others in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure and scalable cloud architectures with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Define and enforce robust cloud security policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Leverage Azure-native tools (e.g., ARM templates, Azure Bicep, Verified Modules, Landing Zone Accelerators) to build secure infrastructure-as-code (IaC) environments.
- Provide guidance and implementation support for hybrid infrastructure combining private and public cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, security, and compliance teams to ensure security and performance in all deployments.
- Lead security design reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
- Share knowledge and mentor team members, supporting their development and continuous learning.
- Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in cloud security.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and design.
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Azure, including core services and security features.
- Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience in infrastructure design across private and public cloud environments.
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with Azure Governance, Azure Policy, RBAC, and Blueprint designs.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with Azure Landing Zones and implementing Enterprise-scale architectures.
- Understanding of software engineering principles and modern DevOps practices.
- Experience with cloud-native security tools, SIEM solutions, and incident response workflows.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; capable of working independently or within cross-functional teams.
- A knowledge-sharing mindset with the ability to mentor and uplift team capability.