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