Cloud Security Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy: Maintain and align the DDS cloud strategy with business goals
• Framework Implementation: Implement Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework to optimize cloud usage, RBAC, Managed Identity
• Networking: Should have good understanding of VNet, SubNet, NSG, Firewall, CDN, Private Endpoint
• Scripting: Should have hands on Linux, Self-ADO Agent, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, YAML scripting, Ansible
• Collaboration: Work with Product teams to monitor and troubleshoot technical issues related to cloud services
• Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies with the Platform Lead to minimize downtime and service disruptions
• Best Practices: Define and document platform requirements and best practices
• Cloud Solutions: Architect cloud solutions that meet technical and business requirements
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of cloud infrastructure and services, Failover DR
• Application Implementation: Deploy cloud-based applications and services, focusing on cost optimization and performance, Zero Down Time deployment
• Responsibilities associated with the role as part of CCoE:
• Leadership Collaboration: Work with senior leadership to define and refine the organization’s cloud strategy
• Business Alignment: Align cloud initiatives with key business objectives.
• Cloud Roadmap: Develop a clear roadmap for cloud adoption and migration.
• Optimization: Implement strategies for rightsizing instances, using reserved instances, and leveraging auto-scaling.
• Training: Provide training and resources to promote cloud awareness and best practices
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of updates and changes in cloud provider offerings
• Technology Evaluation: Recommend emerging cloud technologies and trends

Key Duties:

• Assessment: Conduct regular assessments of existing cloud architecture and recommend improvements
• Stakeholder Collaboration and communication: Gather and prioritize cloud requirements with stakeholders. They should feel comfortable producing and presenting solution options, taking on board differing opinions and positions, and negotiate/agree a way forward
• Documentation: Create detailed cloud architecture diagrams and documentation
• Security Implementation: Implement security measures, identity and access management, and data encryption to ensure robust security
• Cost Optimization: Monitor resource usage and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Service Provider Selection: Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud service providers and technologies
• Automation: Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate cloud provisioning and deployment processes
• Data Management: Manage data storage, backup, and archiving solutions effectively
• Compute Resource Optimization: Configure and optimize compute resources for performance and cost efficiency
• Database Performance: Optimize database performance and scalability
• Monitoring and Logging: Develop and manage monitoring and logging solutions
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and optimize processes for continuous improvement and delivery
• Governance and Compliance: Establish governance and compliance practices for cloud deployments

Key Skills:

• Experience and Qualifications required for this specific roleEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 10 years of experience, with over 7-8 years in cloud architecture, cloud development, or related fields

Skills:

• Microsoft certified Azure Solution Architect Experts who can provide extensive knowledge of Azure platform features, capabilities and how to best optimise them
• Expertise in multiple cloud platforms with in-depth knowledge
• Innovative and pioneering cloud architecture solutions
• Industry-recognized certifications and contributions
• Complex network design expertise
• Cloud security specialization
• Data storage, backup, and archiving expertise
• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing compute resources
• Database performance and scaling expertise
• Management of complex monitoring and logging solutions
• Building and optimizing DevOps processes
• Implementation of governance and compliance practices
• Proficiency in cloud cost optimization
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
• Comprehensive documentation and effective training
• Competencies: Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Specific technologies / components used within the services include:

• Platform Services:
• Azure Application Gateway v2 with WAF
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Database Migration Service
• Azure Databricks
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Event Hubs
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Monitor - Application Insights
• Azure Monitor - Log Analytics Workspace
• Azure Networking
• Azure MySQL Database
• Azure MySQL Flexible Server and Azure Redis Cache
• Azure Storage Accounts
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Bicep
• Security Services:
• SonarQube for Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• Nexus IQ for Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• Qualys for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Application Services:
• Drupal
• PHP
• React
• AngularJS
• Apache Camel
• 3rd Party Services:
• Akamai CDN, WAF and Bot Protection
• PingAM (ForgeRock Access Management)
• PingDS (ForgeRock Directory Services)
• Magento (eCommerce suite)
• Salesforce (customer transaction management)
• Eloqua (marketing)
• Tealium / Omniture (Web analytics)
• TransUnion (credit check & address validation)
• Paragon (order fulfilment)
• Oracle CPQ (configurable pricing)
• Loqate (address/postcode services)
• Payment Service (payments)
• Woosmap (mapping services)
• Bing Search (search services)
• Dynatrace (synthetic monitoring)

Our Offer:

• 100% remote
• Contract B2B via Experis
• MultiSport Plus
• Group insurance
• Medicover Premium
• e-learning platform