Azure Cloud Engineer, Zurich, 100%

About the job ISP is looking for a highly motivated & loyal team player. We are a privately-owned group, established in 1993, FINMA regulated, and specialised in Fixed Income and Structured Products, as well as AMCs. We offer tailor-made Paying Agent, Placement Agent and Wealth & Asset Management services to our international clients. Our people and their combined skills, characters, and experiences represent our greatest assets. ISP Group is home to a team of over 100 highly qualified and motivated experts, split over 6 locations in 4 countries, focused and dedicated to helping our clients reach their individual financial goals. You will be joining a small but highly productive IT Team consisting of four professionals covering the full-service range for our local as well as satellite offices across Europe, Middle East & Asia. The position is newly created for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role is critical to ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of our IT landscape in a regulated financial environment. The place of work for this position is Zurich, and you will work closely with IT, security, and application teams to support business-critical systems, drive automation, and continuously improve our cloud capabilities. Your primary responsibilities will include: Cloud Infrastructure & Operations Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS,) Maintain high availability, performance, and resilience of cloud services Manage compute, storage, networking, and identity services in Azure Monitor cloud environments and proactively resolve issues DevOps & Automation Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code Improve deployment processes and system reliability through automation Support development teams with cloud-native solutions Security & Compliance Alignment Implement security controls aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements Manage identity and access (Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access) Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud environments Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks (e.g. FINMA, nFADP) Operations & Support Provide production support for cloud-hosted applications and services Troubleshoot incidents and ensure timely resolution Maintain documentation and operational procedures Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs Networking & Enterprise Services Manage virtual networks, firewalls, and connectivity (Azure Firewall, VPN, Sophos Firewall) Monitor and secure network traffic and perimeters Support enterprise services and end-user cloud integrations We are looking for candidates fitting below requirements: 4-7+ years of working experience in a similar role in Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineering Experience in working in high-pace producing environments Greatly advantageous is working experience in the Financial Services sector, ideally in regulated entities Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) Strong, hands-on experience with: Microsoft Azure (core services, architecture, governance) Automation and CI/CD pipelines Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep) Solid understanding of: Networking (VNet, NSG, Firewalls) Identity management (Azure AD, IAM) Monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) An understanding of DLP technologies (e.g., M365 DLP, Azure Information Protection) Data classification labels Access controls (RBAC, Conditional Access) Encryption and monitoring tools Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Architect / DevOps Engineer Azure Security Engineer Associate Terraform or cloud-native certifications To be successful in this position requires excellent self-management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality output even under challenging circumstances. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong understanding of cloud security best practices and is able to apply them effectively across modern, distributed environments. They bring a proactive mindset toward identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. Experience working in regulated environments is a plus, particularly in navigating complex compliance requirements and aligning security practices with industry standards. The candidate should also be familiar with key compliance frameworks, including nFADP, GDPR, and Swiss Banking Secrecy, and be comfortable incorporating these into day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making. At ISP, you will work alongside motivated colleagues engaging in constructive teamwork. You will benefit from an entrepreneurial and challenging environment with a focus on innovation and high-performance culture. You will have the opportunity to work in a high-impact IT team, where your contributions directly influence business success and innovation. You will play a key role in shaping IT strategy and driving the future of our technology landscape, helping to modernize systems and processes. The role offers the chance to work with cloud and DevOps practices, enabling scalable and efficient solutions. We offer an attractive remuneration scheme with high flexibility and independence. Our offices in Zurich are in walking distance of the lake in the vibrant Seefeld area, but we also offer the possibility of remote working. Please send your meaningful application via e-mail to Gabrijela Kennel. Please include all your reference letters and diploma (humanresources@ispgroup.com)