Azure Security Architect

Area(s) of responsibility

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1.    About the Job – Ability to relate the product functionality to business processes, and thus offer implementation 
 advice to customers on how to meet their various business scenarios using Oracle SCM.
2.    Job Title – Azure Security Architect/Engineer
3.    Location: Pune/Bangalore
4.    Educational Background – BE/Btech
5.    Key Responsibilities – 
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in Azure services including Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and Monitoring.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates.
• Proven experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based infrastructure deployments.
• Solid understanding of cloud security practices, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in multi-cultural, distributed teams, and demonstrated ability to collaborate across time zones and cultures.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a passion for mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Jenkins, Git, Ansible, or Docker.
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes within Azure (AKS).
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization techniques and tools.

7. Nice to Haves: N/A

8. Tasks & responsibilities:
• Architect and manage Azure subscriptions, ensuring proper governance, security, and cost optimization across environments.
• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance cloud infrastructure solutions using Azure best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure projects, balancing operational efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks and best practices using tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Automate cloud deployments, including network, storage, compute, and monitoring resources.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, testing, and management of infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, security, and application development teams, to align infrastructure solutions with business goals.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in Azure best practices, IaC, and cloud architecture design.
• Contribute to and drive the establishment of best practices, standards, and processes to ensure efficient cloud solution development.
• Design and implement robust security practices and policies in line with Azure’s security standards (e.g., Azure Security Center, Key Vault, etc.).