DevOps Architect

About the Company: At Marx Technology Consulting , we specialize in transforming businesses with advanced cloud solutions. As a leader in Enterprise Architecture, we deliver customized IT consulting and architecture services, offering vendor-neutral cloud strategies tailored to our clients' needs. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Lead Azure DevOps Architect to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in DevOps with a strong focus on security within Microsoft Azure environments. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure using Azure DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities: DevSecOps Implementation : Integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps, ensuring end-to-end application and infrastructure security. Security Management : Design and implement security controls, manage identity and access, and protect data, applications, and networks in cloud environments. Respond to security incidents effectively. Infrastructure as Code : Manage infrastructure using Terraform and ARM templates, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with best practices. Automation & Configuration : Automate deployment and configuration of cloud resources using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Compliance & Governance : Ensure regulatory compliance using Azure Policy and Blueprints for governance. Monitoring & Logging : Set up proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Security Center, and Sentinel to maintain system security and health. Collaboration : Work closely with development, operations, and security teams, promoting security awareness and providing training on secure coding and DevSecOps practices. Key Skills: Azure Expertise : Deep experience with Azure services, including Azure DevOps, Security Center, Sentinel, Monitor, and ARM templates. Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity management, and security best practices. DevSecOps Practices : Proven ability to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines with experience in tools like SAST, DAST, SCA, and RASP. Automation & Scripting : Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python with experience in automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Security & Compliance : Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA). Monitoring & Incident Response : Experience with security monitoring and incident response using Azure Security Center, Sentinel, and other SIEM tools. Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert , Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar are highly desirable.