Position is for office work onlyRole Description:As an Azure Cloud Security & DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and securing Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational resilience, and optimizing CI/CD processes. You will collaborate across teams to build and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing environments on Azure. This position requires expertise in Azure security operations, infrastructure management, and DevOps practices to support efficient development, secure deployment, and stable infrastructure and cloud platformKey Responsibilities:Security Operations & Incident Response:xe2x97x8f Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor Azure environments for security events, incidents, and vulnerabilitiesxe2x97x8f Lead incident investigations, conduct threat assessments, and implement effective mitigation strategiesInfrastructure Management & Optimization:xe2x97x8f Oversee and manage Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.xe2x97x8f Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or ARM templates for consistent and repeatable deploymentsxe2x97x8f Perform regular reviews of infrastructure health, scalability, and disaster recovery planning to optimize platform performancexe2x97x8f Design and maintain comprehensive DR plans, ensuring rapid recovery during service disruptionsxe2x97x8f Regularly test DR mechanisms to ensure readinessData & Backup Management:xe2x97x8f Implement robust data management strategies, including secure backups and storage solutionsxe2x97x8f Ensure consistency and accessibility of data while adhering to compliance requirementsContinuous Security Monitoring & Compliance:xe2x97x8f Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting to identify security threats and ensure adherence to standards like ISO 27001 and NISTxe2x97x8f Develop and maintain security controls to comply with industry regulations and organizational policiesVulnerability & Risk Management:xe2x97x8f Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify risks, and apply security patches to maintain a secure Azure environmentxe2x97x8f Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with cloud engineering teamsAccess & Identity Management:xe2x97x8f Administer Azure Active Directory for role-based access control, ensuring least-privilege principles and multi-factor authentication (MFA)xe2x97x8f Implement and manage identity policies and access controls to protect sensitive resourcesDevOps & CI/CD Integration:xe2x97x8f Design and implement CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security and infrastructure management best practicesxe2x97x8f Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to automate deployments, reduce manual errors, and accelerate release cyclesSecurity Policy & Best Practices:xe2x97x8f Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and standards for Azure cloud services, promoting a secure and compliant environmentxe2x97x8f Promote secure coding, encryption, and data protection practices for cloud-hosted applicationsxe2x97x8f Ensure Information Security Resilience by aligning cloud practices with organizational security policiesReporting, Billing, & Documentation Management:xe2x97x8f Establish and manage reporting scopes for system performance and security metrics xe2x97x8f Oversee billing management for cloud resources, optimizing costs without compromising performancexe2x97x8f Maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, security practices, and DevOps processesCollaboration & Training:xe2x97x8f Work with cloud engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to embed security and infrastructure best practices into development and operationsxe2x97x8f Provide training to development and IT teams on Azure security practices and secure deployment processesQualifications:xe2x97x8f Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related fieldxe2x97x8f Experience: 3+ years in cloud security, infrastructure management, and DevOps, focused on Azurexe2x97x8f SOC & Infrastructure Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing SOC operations and cloud infrastructurexe2x97x8f Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Azure Security Center, Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, Terraform, and ARM templatesxe2x97x8f Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with security standards (ISO 27001, NIST) and regulatory frameworksxe2x97x8f Automation & IaC Skills: Proficiency in security automation, IaC, and CI/CD tools such as Github and Gitlabxe2x97x8f Certifications: Azure Security and Infrastructure certifications (e.g., AZ-500, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate) preferred

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