Azure Cloud SRE - Security Specialist II

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform: Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform to automate deployments and manage cloud resources effectively
• Configuration Management with Chef: Manage and automate system configurations, ensuring consistent security baselines and compliance across environments using Chef
• Image Management: Create, maintain, and deploy golden images using Azure Image Builder to standardize secure, up-to-date machine images across cloud environments
• Security & Vulnerability Management: Leverage Qualys to continuously scan for vulnerabilities, track remediation efforts, and ensure compliance with security standards
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical leader of the SRE team, mentoring team members, driving best practices in cloud security, and providing strategic direction on infrastructure initiatives
• Team Collaboration & Guidance: Lead technical discussions, provide expertise on complex security challenges, and guide the team in implementing secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions
• Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts and workflows to improve security processes, configuration management, and cloud infrastructure deployments
• Collaboration & Security Best Practices: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and daily operations, ensuring adherence to security policies and frameworks

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Information Assurance, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security Operations
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform for IaC, Chef for configuration management, Azure Image Builder for image creation, and Qualys for vulnerability management
• Advanced certifications preferred: AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), MS-500 (Microsoft Security Administrator)
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
• Proven experience leading technical teams and working in DevSecOps and cloud security environments
• Strong communication skills
• adept at collaborating with various stakeholders
• Leadership or mentoring experience is advantageous

Leadership or mentoring experience is advantageous

Inclusive work environment committed to innovation and teamwork