Job Title: Cloud Lead Engineer – Azure & SOC 2 Compliance Company: Dhyati Location: Remote / India Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 8+ years About Dhyati: At Dhyati , we specialize in digital transformation, technology strategy, and innovative solutions across industries including retail, e-commerce, and enterprise technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end cloud architecture, deployment, and compliance for our client-facing web applications on Microsoft Azure . Role Overview: As the Cloud Lead Engineer , you will lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of secure, scalable cloud environments on Azure . You will also work cross-functionally to ensure that the deployed applications meet SOC 2 compliance standards, focusing on security, availability, and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement end-to-end Azure cloud architecture for enterprise-grade web applications, including compute, storage, networking, security, and monitoring. Lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Azure AD, Key Vaults , and related services. Drive infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) . Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling. Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure cloud deployments meet SOC 2 Type I/II requirements. Conduct regular risk assessments , vulnerability management , and security incident response planning . Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor , Application Insights , and Log Analytics . Lead cloud cost optimization efforts and recommend best practices for scaling and resilience. Mentor junior engineers and establish cloud architecture standards and documentation. Key Requirements: 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering with at least 5 years on Microsoft Azure . Proven ability to design, build, and operate secure and scalable web applications on Azure. Strong knowledge of: Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Security Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Hands-on experience with SOC 2 compliance or similar security frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA). Strong understanding of network security , identity and access management (IAM) , encryption , and key management in Azure. Experience in monitoring, logging, and incident response within a cloud environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Azure certifications such as AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) . Experience with containerization (Azure Kubernetes Service, Docker) is a plus. Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on cloud solutions. What We Offer: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud transformation and compliance projects. Collaborative and innovative work environment. Flexible remote work arrangements. Career development and growth opportunities in cloud architecture, security, and compliance .