Azure Cloud Architect
BH-12641
Posted: 13/06/2025
- Competitive
- Belgium, Belgium
- Contract/Freelance
Exciting freelance opportunity with a leading energy infrastructure partner!
We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect with strong security expertise to help design and implement secure, scalable cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
You’ll join a high-impact engineering team at one of Belgium's and Europe's electricity transmission system operator to support the continent’s green energy transition through secure, cloud-driven platforms.
Logistics:
Core Responsibilities:
Essential Skills:
Desirable Skills:
What You Bring:
Interested? Get in touch to learn more and secure an interview for one of the most impactful energy tech missions in the region.
We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect with strong security expertise to help design and implement secure, scalable cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
You’ll join a high-impact engineering team at one of Belgium's and Europe's electricity transmission system operator to support the continent’s green energy transition through secure, cloud-driven platforms.
Logistics:
- Position: Freelance Azure Cloud Architect (Security)
- Duration: 12-Month Contract (strong likelihood of extension)
- Location: Brussels (Hybrid - 2+ days per week)
- Languages: English AND French or Dutch
- Start Date: ASAP
- Day Rate: €(Negotiable & Competitive)
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure, highly available Azure cloud infrastructures
- Apply DevSecOps principles across development, deployment, and operations
- Enforce governance via Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Management Groups
- Secure identity and access with Azure Entra ID, PIM, RBAC, and Conditional Access
- Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Build CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning (e.g. ArgoCD, SonarQube)
- Implement data protection strategies using Key Vault and Azure Disk Encryption
- Monitor and manage cloud environments with Azure Sentinel, Monitor, and Defender
- Contribute to incident response and disaster recovery planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security by design
Essential Skills:
- 5+ years in cloud architecture, cloud security, or DevSecOps
- 3+ years hands-on Azure experience in enterprise environments
- Deep expertise in Azure security services (Sentinel, Defender, Entra ID, Key Vault)
- Strong grasp of cloud networking, hybrid setups, and virtual networking
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2)
- Experience with container security (Docker, AKS)
- Strong scripting ability (PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python)
- Solid CI/CD experience using tools like Azure DevOps or ArgoCD
- Proficiency with monitoring, alerting, and compliance tools
Desirable Skills:
- Azure certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect, Security Engineer Associate)
- Security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, CISM)
- Experience with Kong, Event Hubs, or Dapr
- Knowledge of IaC best practices and cost optimization in Azure
- Ability to join a rotating on-call schedule (24/7 support)
- Extra languages: French or Dutch at B1 level
What You Bring:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently in a security-sensitive environment
- Passion for cloud-native architecture and infrastructure security
Interested? Get in touch to learn more and secure an interview for one of the most impactful energy tech missions in the region.
Jonnie Harrison-Wall
Associate Consultant