Senior Azure Cloud SRE - Platform

Quzara LLC; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud security company in the United States is seeking an Azure Cloud SRE - Security Specialist II to ensure the security and efficiency of cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years experience in information assurance and strong skills in Terraform and Chef. This full-time remote role requires collaboration across teams to integrate security best practices in cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Assurance, Cloud Infrastructure, and Security Operations.
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform, Chef, Azure Image Builder, and Qualys.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Manage and automate configurations with Chef to ensure consistent security baselines.
• Create and standardize secure machine images using Azure Image Builder.
• Continuously scan for vulnerabilities using Qualys and track remediation efforts.
• Lead the SRE team, mentoring members on cloud security best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into infrastructure and operations.

Skills

Terraform

Chef

Azure Image Builder

Qualys

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Job description

Azure Cloud SRE - Security Specialist II

Full-time

Remote

United States – Must Work East Coast Hours

Primary Purpose and Goal of Role

Quzara seeks a highly skilled Senior Azure Cloud SRE - Platform with a focus on Cloud and Application Security within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our cloud environments by leveraging key tools such as Terraform, Chef, Azure Image Builder, and Qualys for vulnerability management.

Candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or related field, 7+ years in Information Assurance, and relevant certifications (AZ-500, MS-500 preferred). We offer an inclusive work environment committed to innovation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

Quzara LLC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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