azure cloud engineer / devsecops

Our Client is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and automated Azure Cloud solutions by integrating DevOps and security practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Core Responsibilities

A. Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure

• Deep knowledge of Azure infrastructure setup using both the Azure Portal and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates), including designing and deploying cloud-native, secure, and resilient solutions.

• Capability to conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to evaluate and validate new technologies and tools relevant to Azure DevOps operations, providing actionable recommendations for organizational adoption.

• Familiarity with creating and managing Azure Policies & Blueprints

B. DevOps & Automation

• Advanced expertise in configuring and optimizing Azure DevOps tools, including the setup and management of CI/CD pipelines, repositories, artifacts, and automation of workflows to enhance development productivity.

• Automate deployments and integrate security gates in CI/CD pipelines using tools like OWASP ZAP, Snyk, or Microsoft Security DevOps.

• Proficiency in managing secrets and certificates using Azure Key Vault and integrating secure credential handling into CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with design and implement automated security gates in CI/CD pipelines.

C. Security & Compliance

• Expertise in integrating security practices into DevOps workflows, including vulnerability scanning, automated compliance checks, and using tools such as SonarQube to ensure secure and compliant operations.

• Familiarity with container security in AKS (image scanning and runtime protection).

• Familiarity with Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, for proactive threat detection and incident response.

• Familiarity with Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and enforce MFA policies for secure identity management.

D. Monitoring & Incident Management

• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in incident and issue tracking, collaborating with System Engineers to resolve critical issues in Azure-based systems and pipelines.

E. Collaboration & Governance

• Capability to serve in a technical project management role, coordinating Azure implementation tasks, managing risks, and aligning technical decisions with project goals.

• Mentorship and training skills to upskill internal teams, providing guidance on managing Azure DevOps environments, handling incidents, and adopting best practices independently.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment of DevOps practices with business and technical objectives.

• Hybrid Role: Minimum 2 days per week on-site at the Athens Headquarters.

• Candidates residing elsewhere in Greece must be willing to travel to Athens once every other month.

• Languages: Fluent in Greek and English (both written and spoken).

Experience – Certifications

• 4+ years minimum

• With lead implementer experience (not just participation)

Should have

• AZ-104: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• AZ-700: Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

• SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator

Could have

• AZ-305: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AZ-400: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert