Azure Architect - Security Architecture (m/w/d)

Your task:

• Develop roadmaps and define cloud strategies focusing on security, authentication, and resource management
• Assess and optimize vendor footprint, influencing decisions on long-term partnerships
• Provide expertise in security and authentication for Azure infrastructure, Azure DevOps, and Terraform
• Address security and authentication challenges for Azure services, including Key Vault, Virtual Machines, and others
• Reverse engineer Azure components to understand interdependencies in cases of incomplete or unclear documentation
• Define and implement best practices for security and authentication protocols
• Collaborate closely with Azure team and stakeholders to align solutions with business needs

Your profile:

• Strong expertise in security and authentication within Azure infrastructure, Azure DevOps, and Terraform (proficiency in at least two of these areas)
• In-depth understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, particularly authentication processes
• Experience in reverse engineering Azure technical components to solve problems in environments with incomplete or ambiguous documentation
• Proficiency in securing and managing Azure Key Vault (Entra), Virtual Machines, Azure Storage Accounts, API Gateway, API Management, Web Apps, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Logic Apps, and MS SQL
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on security and infrastructure
• Ability to work independently and guide teams in strategic and technical decisions
• Fluent in English, German is a plus