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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Specialist - **Company:** OpenKyber LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, DevOps, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Tensorflow, Azure Machine Learning, Smart Devices, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Bicep, Azure AKS, Machine Learning Operations, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Software Version Control, Azure Resource Manager, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1942eca89eca06f9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform? ## Description Azure Stack AI DevOps Specialist Location: Chicago, IL The Azure Stack AI DevOps Specialist designs, implements, and manages CI/CD pipelines for Al and Machine Learning applications specifically hosted on Azure Stack infrastructure. You ensure that infrastructure is treated as code (laC) and that Al models are seamlessly deployed, monitored, and retrained in hybrid cloud environments. Key Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Hybrid Infrastructure Management Provisioning: Use Terraform or Bicep to automate the setup of Azure Stack Hub or Edge resources Scalability: Configure GPU-enabled nodes on Azure Stack to handle intensive Al/ML workloads Governance: Implement Azure Policy and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to maintain security across on-premises and cloud environments 2. MLOPs & CI/CD Pipelines Automation: Build end-to-end pipelines using Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions to automate model training, testing, and deployment Model Versioning: Manage model artifacts and datasets to ensure reproducibility of Al results Edge Deployment: Orchestrate the deployment of Al models to Azure Stack Edge devices using loT Edge and Kubernetes (AKS) 3. Monitoring and Optimization Observability: Implement Azure Monitor and Application Insights to track the health of both the infrastructure and the Al model's performance (e.g., detecting data drift). Performance Tuning: Optimize resource allocation for containers running Al inference to reduce latency at the edge. 4.Security & Compliance DeySecOps: Integrate security scanning into the pipeline to check for vulnerabilities in container images and Al libraries. Data Residency: Ensure that Al processing complies with local data residency laws by keeping sensitive data on the Azure Stack Hub within the local datacenter. Technical Skill Requirements Category Key Tools & Skills: * Cloud Platforms Azure Stack Hub, Azure Stack Edge, Azure Stack HCI * DevOps Tools Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins * laC & Configuration Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, Ansible * Containers Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Stack * Al/ML Frameworks Azure Machine Learning, ByJorch, TensorFlow, MLflow * Scripting Python (crucial for Al), PowerShell, Bash Key Differences from a Standard Azure DevOps Role: * Connectivity Awareness: You must design systems that can function in disconnected or low- bandwidth scenarios (common in Azure Stack environments). * Hardware Knowledge: Understanding the physical constraints of Azure Stack Edge (like FPGA or GPU capabilities) is necessary for optimizing Al models. * MLOps Focus: Unlike standard app deployment, you are managing the lifecycle of a "living" model that requires constant data feeding and retraining loops ## Related Videos - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this)