• Collaborate with the Principal Architect to design secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. • Evaluate and recommend services and technologies aligned with business goals. • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform. • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes. • Configure and manage monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Salt Security). • Analyze system performance and optimize cloud resources for efficiency and cost savings. • Implement and Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, API Security, and network security. • Support compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST) through proper configuration and documentation. • Oversight and implementation of Application Security (SCA/DAST/SAST) • Provide Tier 1/2 support for cloud infrastructure issues. • Assist in planning and executing migrations from on-premises to cloud environments. • Work closely with DevOps, software engineering, and security teams to ensure seamless cloud operations. • Maintain clear documentation of cloud architecture, processes, and configurations.