Cloud & Security Solution Architect (Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes) – FreelanceA customer of ours in Aalst is looking for an experienced Cloud & Security Solution 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 KubernetesDefine and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and GitOps (ArgoCD)Build and manage AKS clusters and container registries with Docker and HelmImplement 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, NISTEnsure compliance and high security standards across infrastructure and application layersRequirements:10+ years of total experience, including both solution and security architectureHands-on expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, ArgoCD, and HelmStrong experience with Azure PostgreSQL, Keycloak, Istio, Kiali, Prometheus, Grafana, and JaegerDeep understanding of infrastructure-as-code and the software delivery lifecyclePractical experience with secure Azure networking and load balancing configurationsFluent in Dutch (C2)Additional Details:START DATE: ASAPDURATION: 12 months (extensions expected)CONTRACT: FreelanceLOCATION: AalstONSITE POLICY: 1 day on siteHOURS PER WEEK: 40LANGUAGES: Dutch (C2) + English (C1/C2)INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1-stage interview