Chief Azure DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a seasoned **Chief Azure DevOps Engineer** to lead the architectural design and execution of Azure Landing Zones in a transformative cloud migration initiative. You will oversee the development of secure, scalable systems through Infrastructure as Code, collaborating with platform and application teams to create enterprise\-grade solutions. Apply now to help define our long\-term cloud architecture. **Responsibilities** * Architect Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework * Establish hub\-and\-spoke network design and governance using Azure Policy * Produce Terraform templates to standardize deployment processes * Configure critical Azure networking elements including VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways * Oversee deployment and administration of services such as Redis, RabbitMQ, and HashiCorp Vault * Manage container orchestration platforms including AKS and Nomad * Set up monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights * Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions * Automate end\-to\-end infrastructure setup and application delivery workflows * Adopt GitOps methodologies to maintain system configurations and states * Execute infrastructure validation and security assessments using appropriate tools * Apply and maintain security protocols via Azure Security Center * Administer secrets and certificates through Azure Key Vault * Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive infrastructure strategies * Document operational guides, workflows, and architecture diagrams for team enablement **Requirements** * At least 7 years in cloud and DevOps engineering * 2\+ years of relevant leadership experience * Expert knowledge of Azure\-focused projects and large\-scale cloud migrations * Deep expertise in Azure Landing Zone frameworks and Terraform\-based IaC * Comprehensive understanding of Azure networking including VNets, NSGs, firewalls, and hybrid links * Proven background with CI/CD systems and automation via GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps * Advanced skills in Kubernetes or comparable container orchestration solutions * Strong grasp of monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, or Prometheus * Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, Python, or Bash * Exceptional leadership capability in guiding technical strategies and mentoring engineers * Experience driving initiatives around governance models and compliance requirements * Outstanding problem\-solving capabilities in enterprise environments * Clear and effective communicator with technical and non\-technical stakeholders * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline * English proficiency at B2 (Upper\-Intermediate) level **Nice to have** * Azure professional certifications like AZ\-305, AZ\-400, AZ\-500 * Experience using HashiCorp Nomad for orchestrating workloads * Knowledge of SOC 2 or similar regulatory compliance * Background with RabbitMQ and Redis for message queuing and caching * Terraform Associate or Certified Kubernetes Administrator accreditation