Job Description

At Ayvens, progress starts with you.

Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.

At Ayvens we have an opening for an experienced Cloud Security Officer.

What are you going to do?

As our new Cloud Security Officer you will be responsible to lead and govern security across Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring that all applications operate in Azure securely and in full compliance with internal policies and regulatory obligations. This role serves as a senior cloud security expert, with deep specialization in Azure-native security capabilities, identity and access management, threat protection, and hybrid/cloud security controls. A strong focus is placed on embedding security‑by‑design principles, secure architecture patterns, and DevSecOps practices throughout the Azure development lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

Cloud Enablement & Security Advisory

• Act as a trusted Cyber security advisor and promote best practices in cloud security.
• Provide expert guidance on secure cloud adoption, migrations, and modernization efforts.
• Conduct security risk assessments and translate findings into actionable technical controls.
• Validate and challenge cloud architectures through design reviews, threat modeling, and security assessments.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Implement secure access patterns for internal, external, and cross‑tenant users.
• Govern privileged access, external identities, and role lifecycles through automated and policy‑driven controls.
• Ensure all identity controls align with corporate security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Security Operations & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure consistent application of security controls across all cloud environments.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate cloud-related security risks and misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with risk and operations teams to remediate findings and strengthen ongoing security posture.
• Support incident response, root-cause analysis, and post‑incident improvement initiatives.

DevSecOps & Secure Development

• Ensure Azure and Azure DevOps environments are securely configured and operated.
• Integrate security controls and automated checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Promote secure coding, IaC security, and automated vulnerability detection.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure Azure environments comply with regulatory, corporate, and security requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain documentation, evidence, and traceability to ensure audit readiness.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate is an experienced Azure Cloud Security expert with the ability to act as a trusted Security advisor across the organization and able to influence stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of large‑scale Azure environments. Proactive, solution‑oriented, and highly collaborative, he is able to work in complex and international context.

• You will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably holding a master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology
• Senior experience (10–15+ years) in cloud and cybersecurity, with a strong specialization in Microsoft Azure.
• Proven track record in secure infrastructure design, cloud migration strategies, and enterprise‑level compliance.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced security architectures for Azure environments.
• Expertise in Azure governance, cloud security best practices, identity & access management, and DevOps/DevSecOps integration..
• Certifications such as AZ‑305, AZ‑104, AZ‑500, or AZ‑900 are strongly appreciated
• Experience supporting audits, managing complex security operations, and implementing enterprise‑grade cloud security controls
• Fluent in English is required.

What do we offer?

We're on this journey together. By investing in professional growth, rewards and incentives, plus plenty of training and experience on the job, we create an inspiring environment for our colleagues that fosters high performance with positive impact.

Enjoy comprehensive rewards and recognition.

We believe in rewarding you holistically, through compensation, competitive benefits and rich development opportunities.

Discover your talent.

We enable you to reach your full potential by offering you the opportunities and support to reach the next level in your career.

Benefit from a healthy, positive work atmosphere.

We offer a wide variety of benefits to help keep you mentally and physically strong and to find the perfect work–life balance.

Find a shared sense of belonging.

We create an engaging environment where you can be your authentic self and harness your commitment, curiosity and collaboration.

Build a sustainable future.

We’re conscious of our environment and the societies we’re part of and we work together to drive electrification and lead the way to decarbonisation.

Are you ready for the ride of your (work) life?

Ayvens is the new brand for the new organization after merging ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, a new leading global sustainable mobility player with a total fleet of 3.3 million vehicles managed worldwide and present in 42 countries.

Ayvens provides a unique opportunity: the chance to accelerate the transition to electric, lead the way to decarbonisation and shape the industry’s digital transformation. Behind the wheel, our people make the difference, driving us towards our ambitions. Ayvens is home to the best talent in the industry – so if you’re looking for a fulfilling career with positive impact, we’d love to discuss your opportunities with us!

Join a global leader in sustainable mobility and follow @ayvens and @lifeatayvens on Instagram and Ayvens on LinkedIn to check out what’s happening at Ayvens!

Why Ayvens?

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.