Cloud Ops Engineer III

Who we are

Founded in 2002, Zafin offers a SaaS product and pricing platform that simplifies core modernization for top banks worldwide. Our platform enables business users to work collaboratively to design and manage pricing, products, and packages, while technologists streamline core banking systems. 

With Zafin, banks accelerate time to market for new products and offers while lowering the cost of change and achieving tangible business and risk outcomes. The Zafin platform increases business agility while enabling personalized pricing and dynamic responses to evolving customer and market needs. 

Zafin is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices and customers around the globe including ING, CIBC, HSBC, Wells Fargo, PNC, and ANZ. Zafin is proud to be recognized as a top employer and certified Great Place to Work® in Canada, India and the UK.  

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience is acceptable.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud operations, with a demonstrated focus on security and vulnerability management.
• Proven track record of managing and securing large-scale Azure environments in production.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance in enterprise cloud environments.
• Extensive experience in responding to and managing security incidents and threat mitigation in Azure.

Technical Skills

1. Azure Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to:
• Azure Security Center
• Azure Defender
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Policy
• Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

1. Security and Vulnerability Tools:

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning and management tools like Qualys, Tenable Nessus, or Rapid7.
• Experience with Azure-native security tools for threat detection and remediation.

1. Infrastructure Hardening:

• Strong knowledge of security best practices for securing virtual machines, storage accounts, AKS, and network components.
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation in Azure.

1. Automation & Scripting:

• Advanced skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or other automation tools to remediate vulnerabilities and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience in integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.

Certifications (Preferred or Mandatory)

• Azure Cloud Certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Security Certifications:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC, or GCED)

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA.
• Experience in performing and supporting audits related to cloud security.
• Proven ability to stay current with evolving cloud and cybersecurity trends.

What’s in it for you

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Want to learn more about what you can look forward to during your career with us? Visit our careers site and our openings: zafin.com/careers

Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Zafin is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information collected from all applicants throughout the recruitment process. The methods by which Zafin contains uses, stores, handles, retains, or discloses applicant information can be accessed by reviewing Zafin’s privacy policy at https://zafin.com/privacy-notice/. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Zafin described in the candidate privacy notice.