Azure Infrastructure Expert, EU based

We are looking for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Expert to support the design, setup, and operation of a new Master Data Management (MDM) system on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure, Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code, cloud security and governance, and automation. The role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset and experience working in complex cloud environments.

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote / EU-based
Language: English
Contract Type: B2B

Responsibilities:

• Design, provision, and operate Azure infrastructure for a master data management platform
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including modules, state management, workspaces, and providers
• Establish and maintain Azure governance, access control, and security best practices
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation using Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
• Configure and manage Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls)
• Monitor and operate Azure environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud
• Automate operational tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Collaborate with application development teams to ensure infrastructure supports platform and application needs

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure resource provisioning and management
• Expert-level proficiency with Terraform (modules, state management, workspaces, providers)
• Experience with CI/CD automation for infrastructure and platform operations
• Solid understanding of Azure RBAC, security best practices, and governance frameworks
• Good knowledge of Azure networking fundamentals
• Experience with Azure operational and security tooling (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud)
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Nice to have:

• Experience building or operating large-scale cloud platforms
• Background in infrastructure supporting data-intensive or enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of cloud cost optimization and operational best practices