Senior Azure Architect (f/m/d)
A1 Bulgaria · Austria · €80,000 (stated in the posting)
Customer-facing role | significant responsibility for both architecture and implementation
We are looking for a Senior Azure Architect (Security & Development) with a strong development background to design, implement and optimize Microsoft Sentinel–based security solutions for our enterprise customers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead customer workshops and technical discovery sessions in German to understand business requirements, security needs, and existing Azure/on‑prem environments.
Design end‑to‑end Microsoft Sentinel architectures, including data connectors, Log Analytics workspaces, analytics rules, playbooks, workbooks, and role models.
Develop and maintain Azure Logic Apps for security automation, enrichment, and integration with third‑party systems (ticketing, ITSM, notification channels).
Design and configure Security controls:
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
RBAC concepts and custom roles
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Managed identities, app registrations, and service principals
Conditional Access policies
Advise customers on Azure licensing and cost models related to:
Microsoft Sentinel pricing and data ingestion
Defender plans and add‑ons
Log Analytics retention and archive costs
Cost optimization strategies (data filtering, workspace strategy, commitment tiers, etc.).
Design Azure monitoring and logging strategies:
Log Analytics workspace design, data ingestion strategy, and table structure
Diagnostic settings for Azure resources and security solutions
Metrics and alerting for Microsoft Sentinel, Logic Apps, and related services
Performance and cost optimization for large-scale environments
Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub) for Sentinel content and infrastructure:
Version control of KQL, Logic Apps, workbooks, and configuration
Automated deployment across multiple independent client environments
Quality gates, code review processes, and testing integration
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
Your Profile
Several years of proven hands-on Azure architecture expertise, ideally with a focus on security and monitoring
substantial experience working with Microsoft Sentinel or Azure Data Lake
Strong, demonstrable development background (automation, scripting, integration)
Experience in customer-facing roles: workshops, consulting, and solution design
Ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions
Fluent German (C1/C2): able to lead workshops, present architectures, and write documentation for German-speaking customers
Good English (B2+): capable of working with international teams, reading and producing technical documentation, and participating in global projects
Technical Skills
Microsoft Sentinel & KQL
Azure Logic Apps & Integration
Azure Security & Identity
Azure Monitoring & Logging
CI/CD & DevOps (GitHub)
Benefits & More
Flexible working: Home office, remote work, flextime, sabbatical
26 vacation days & days off on December 24th and 31st
Paid lunch break, canteen & vouchers
Free A1 internet plus additional discounts for family & friends
Company phone for personal use as well
Internal job market at A1 & skill enhancement
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For this position, we offer an annual gross salary starting at EUR80.000 (all-in, 40 hours/week).