Assistant Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Services | IT People Gulf | Abu Dhabi

Tech Junction Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

IT People Gulf seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Services to join our Abu Dhabi team on a full-time on-site basis. You will own IT infrastructure activities, cloud management platforms, and project deployments, coordinating with Network Administrators and leadership.

You will lead Azure-focused initiatives, ensure uptime, manage client relations, and align with governance frameworks. UAE residency and readiness for immediate- to 15-days notice are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cloud Computing or related field.
• 6–8 years of IT infrastructure, cloud services, or enterprise systems administration.
• Strong hands-on Azure administration and hybrid infrastructure experience.
• Experience designing and deploying large-scale cloud and infrastructure projects.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• UAE residency with valid work authorization and on-site Abu Dhabi availability.
• Immediate to 15 days notice period.
• Focus on maximum system uptime.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize Cloud Management services and hybrid infrastructure.
• Assess, design, plan, and execute IT infrastructure projects per policies.
• Monitor and support enterprise systems in Azure and other cloud environments.
• Plan and coordinate IT activities to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Interface with internal teams, partners, Network Admins, and leadership.
• Manage customer and partner relations to meet service standards.
• Oversee performance metrics, reporting, and capacity planning.
• Ensure adherence to security baselines and IT governance.

Skills

Azure administration

Cloud management platforms

Hybrid infrastructure

IT operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Network Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position Summary:

IT People Gulf is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Assistant Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Services to join our team in Abu Dhabi on a full-time permanent on-site basis, welcoming UAE-based candidates with immediate to 15 days notice periods. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for configuring cloud management services, monitoring and managing hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure, and directing IT operations to ensure maximum system availability. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Azure cloud technologies, enterprise infrastructure design, and customer/partner relations to deliver uncompromised uptime and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional technology enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As an Assistant Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Services supporting advanced cloud and on-premise infrastructure in Abu Dhabi with IT People Gulf, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of IT infrastructure activities, cloud management platforms, and project deployments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include assessing, designing, planning, and deploying infrastructure projects in alignment with organizational policies, interfacing regularly with Network Administrators and Technical Services leadership, and monitoring internal and client-facing systems in Azure and cloud-based environments. You will also oversee business performance metrics, plan and coordinate IT activities to guarantee maximum application uptime, and manage vital customer and partner relations. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Sarita Sakhare at [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with UAE residency and immediate-to-15-days notice period prerequisites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage, and optimize Cloud Management services and hybrid infrastructure encompassing both cloud and on-premise environments.
• Assess, design, plan, and execute IT infrastructure projects efficiently in strict alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitor and support internal and client-facing enterprise systems deployed in Microsoft Azure and other cloud-based technologies.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all IT infrastructure activities to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and availability of applications and systems.
• Interface regularly with internal teams, external partners, Network Administrators, and Technical Services leadership.
• Manage customer and partner relations, ensuring high satisfaction and alignment with service delivery standards.
• Oversee business performance metrics, operational reporting, and capacity planning across cloud and data center resources.
• Ensure strict adherence to enterprise security baselines, change control procedures, and IT governance frameworks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive professional experience in IT infrastructure management, cloud services, or enterprise systems administration.
• Strong hands‑on operational expertise in Microsoft Azure administration, cloud management platforms, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Proven track record assessing, designing, planning, and deploying large‑scale cloud and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent leadership, cross‑functional communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mandatory UAE residency with valid work authorization and availability for on‑site operations in Abu Dhabi.
• Mandatory availability on an immediate to 15 days notice period.
• High professional accountability, strategic planning aptitude, and dedication to maintaining maximum system uptime.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate).
• Prior professional working experience in multinational IT service providers, system integrators, or enterprise consulting firms in the UAE.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, ARM templates), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of ITIL service management frameworks and enterprise cybersecurity standards.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: IT People Gulf Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Sarita Sakhare (Senior Technical Recruiter)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.itpeoplegulf.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Management Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Abu Dhabi On‑Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days (Mandatory UAE Requirement)
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full‑Time On‑Site (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Assistant Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Services position via IT People Gulf, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Azure administration depth, infrastructure project deployment history, and your confirmed immediate‑to‑15‑days availability in the UAE.