Design and lead enterprise Azure solutions across compute, networking, identity, storage, logging, and monitoring.
Architect secure Azure landing zones and hybrid cloud environments aligned with Microsoft best practices and organizational standards.
Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives from on-premises or legacy platforms to Azure.
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, and/or Terraform.
Design and support CI/CD pipelines to enable automated, repeatable, and compliant infrastructure deployments.
Embed security-by-design and Zero Trust principles into all Azure architectures.
Design and implement Azure-native security controls, including Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, identity protection, and conditional access.
Perform cloud security posture reviews and environment readiness assessments.
Partner with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure secure operational handoff and long-term platform stability.
Serve as a senior advisor for cloud security and compliance initiatives aligned to ISO 27001, SOC 1/2, GDPR, TISAX, and similar regulatory frameworks.
Lead the interpretation, design, implementation, and operationalization of security and compliance controls within Azure environments.
Conduct compliance and risk gap assessments and translate regulatory requirements into Azure-native technical and operational controls.
Support audit readiness activities, including evidence preparation, control validation, and remediation planning.
Communicate compliance posture, risks, and remediation strategies to technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
Serve as the Agile Product Owner for Azure infrastructure and security services.
Own and prioritize the product backlog, including infrastructure, security, and compliance epics and user stories.
Prioritize work based on business value, risk exposure, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain Azure platform and security roadmaps.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
Ensure delivery teams execute consistently against defined architectural, security, and compliance standards.
Act as a trusted advisor to engineering teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.
Lead architecture reviews, security briefings, and compliance discussions.
Present complex technical and regulatory topics in clear, business-focused language.
Mentor engineers and architects on Azure architecture, security, and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement across cloud delivery, security posture, and operational processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure, or security roles.
8+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering Azure solutions in enterprise environments.
Proven experience working in Agile delivery environments; Product Owner or delivery leadership experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra ID), governance, and monitoring.
Proven experience leading the interpretation, design, implementation, and operationalization of cloud security and compliance controls aligned to ISO 27001, SOC 1/2, GDPR, TISAX, and similar regulatory frameworks, including gap assessments, audit readiness, remediation efforts, and executive stakeholder communication.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings options
flexible time off (FTO)
professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Azure solutions designcloud migrationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)ARMBicepTerraformCI/CD pipelinesAzure-native security controlscloud security posture reviewscompliance and risk gap assessments

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipmentoringAgile deliverystakeholder managementpresentation skillsprioritizationcollaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyISO 27001 complianceSOC 1/2 complianceGDPR complianceTISAX compliance