Remote Cloud & Security Architect (Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform) – Freelance
A customer of ours in Aalst is looking for an experienced Cloud & Security Architect to join their infrastructure and security team on a long-term freelance assignment.
They are in the process of modernizing their Azure cloud environment and strengthening their security posture across applications and services. This is a highly technical role with significant architectural responsibility in a mission-critical environment.
Role:
* Design and implement scalable Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes
* Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and GitOps (ArgoCD)
* Build and manage AKS clusters and container registries with Docker and Helm
* Implement service mesh and observability tools (Istio, Kiali, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
* Configure secure networking setups (VPN, private networks, application gateways, load balancers)
* Lead the security architecture domain, aligning with frameworks like TOGAF, SABSA, NIST
* Ensure compliance and high security standards across infrastructure and application layers
Requirements:
* 10+ years of total experience, including both solution and security architecture
* Hands-on expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure DevOps, Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code and the software delivery lifecycle
* Practical experience with secure Azure networking and load balancing configurations
Additional Details:
* START DATE: ASAP
* DURATION: 3 Days a Week (EOY)
* CONTRACT: Freelance
* LOCATION: Aalst
* ONSITE POLICY: Remote
* HOURS PER WEEK: 40
* LANGUAGES: Dutch preferred.
* INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1-stage interview