Image Factory Architect / AMI Factory (H/F)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities We are looking for an experienced Image Factory Architect to design and manage an Image Factory platform for automating the creation, security, standardization, and publication of operating system images for enterprise cloud platforms. This role involves setting up a scalable and secure Image Factory architecture for image creation, security hardening, lifecycle management, and multi-cloud deployment in environments like AWS and Azure. The architect will collaborate with Platform Engineering, DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to provide standardized and secured base images that accelerate application deployments while adhering to enterprise security and compliance requirements. Image Factory Architecture and Strategy Design and implement an Image Factory architecture that automates the creation, validation, and distribution of Golden Images. Define enterprise standards for: base images, hardened images, and application-ready images. Develop a scalable image strategy across multiple cloud platforms and tools such as: AWS AMI, Azure Compute Gallery, container registries, and other image repositories. Design an image governance model covering: versioning, lifecycle management, and image promotion pipelines. Monitor the performance, usage, and adoption of image pipelines across all cloud platforms. Automation and CI/CD Pipeline Development Design and implement automated pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools. Integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with: Packer, Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools. Automate image testing, validation, and security checks during pipeline execution. Optimize image build processes in terms of performance, cost, and reliability. Implement automatic publication of images to enterprise repositories and cloud galleries. Security and Compliance Integrate security controls into image creation processes. Ensure compliance with CIS standards, enterprise security policies, and other regulatory requirements. Implement vulnerability scanning tools such as: Tenable, Qualys, or similar solutions. Verify that images meet security requirements before production deployment. Define governance mechanisms to enforce image standards and security policies. Platform Engineering & DevOps Integration Align Image Factory processes with enterprise Platform Engineering and DevOps strategies. Enable development and application teams to consume standardized images via self-service mechanisms. Ensure integration with internal platforms as needed. Desired Candidate Profile 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or systems engineering. University degree (BAC+5) in Computer Science or a related field. Hands-on experience in designing and managing enterprise image pipelines or Golden Images frameworks. Experience in large-scale, multi-region cloud environments. Fluent English. Technical Skills Advanced expertise in: Packer, Terraform, AWS, Azure. Solid skills in: CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins. In-depth knowledge of: Linux, Windows, system security. Experience with vulnerability management and compliance tools. Soft Skills Strong system architecture and design capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Ability to mentor engineers and lead platform initiatives. Analytical mindset, autonomy, and results-oriented. Company Industry ConsultingManagement ConsultingAdvisory Services Department / Functional Area Engineering Keywords Image Factory Architect / AMI Factory (H/F) Get real-time job updates only on our App