[Remote] Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mesh is a company focused on bridging the gap in crypto payments, making them reliable and useful for everyday commerce. They are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to develop secure, scalable infrastructure and automate processes within their Azure environments, ensuring high availability and robust security practices.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement secure, scalable infrastructure in Azure, integrating security best practices across the stack. Manage CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security, including Azure Policy enforcement and VM image hardeningPartner with the infrastructure team to enhance the reliability and performance of our systems. Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and automation tools to ensure excellent system observabilityLead security incident response efforts within the Azure ecosystem. Develop and maintain security incident response playbooks and automate responses to minimize impact and recovery timeDeploy and maintain tools like Azure Security Center to manage cloud security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Implement security policies within CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure software deliveryWork closely with engineering, infrastructure, and IT teams to improve security practices across infrastructure and applications. Provide expertise on container security, role management, and policy enforcement within development workflowsDevelop automation scripts and workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Python to streamline security and operational tasks. Drive initiatives to reduce manual intervention and enhance system reliability and securitySkills8+ years in cloud security and SRE/DevOps roles, with a focus on Azure environmentsStrong automation skills with Terraform and Bash scripting; Python and Terragrunt are a plusKnowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Proficiency in Azure technologies, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure API Management, Key Vault, Azure App Configuration, and Logic AppsSQL and NoSQL knowledge, including Azure SQL, Azure Cache for Redis, and Azure Cosmos DBFamiliarity with Azure Governance, including Blueprints, policies, tagging, cost management, and savings plansStrong monitoring knowledge, especially in Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and DatadogCI/CD skills in GitHub Actions and similar technologiesNetworking proficiency, including Azure Front Door, Azure WAF, Cloudflare, Azure Firewall, and Azure VNetCloud Architecture & Design: Ability to develop secure, scalable, and highly available multi-region Azure cloud solutions aligned with business goalsKnowledge of .NET, Istio, Helm, KEDA, Dapr, and ArgoCD is a plusPreferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert and CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or similarBenefitsCompetitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company growComprehensive health coverage for you and your familyUnlimited PTO—and we mean itDedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certificationsWork from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approachTop-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional workCompany OverviewMesh is a global crypto payments network that enables easy payment across hundreds of exchanges, wallets, and providers It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://meshpay.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMesh has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.