Azure Engineer

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions company is looking for an Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience with Microsoft Azure, strong skills in Azure architecture, security, and automation, along with proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Terraform. This role is essential for optimizing cloud solutions and integrating CI/CD pipelines for effective deployment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity management, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure.
• Optimize Azure resources for performance and scalability.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.

Skills

Microsoft Azure expertise

PowerShell scripting

Terraform

Azure networking

Automation

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies to design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure architecture, automation, and governance, with hands‑on experience in deploying and optimizing cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Cloud Architecture & Deployment
• Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, App Services, Function Apps, and Container Apps.
• Configure and maintain Azure Resource Groups, Subscriptions, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Implement Azure security policies, firewall rules, and compliance standards.
• Optimize Azure resources for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Create automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive monitoring and alerting.
• Work closely with DevOps and application teams to ensure seamless integration with Azure services.
• Provide technical leadership for Azure adoption and migration projects.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity management (Azure AD), and security best practices.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI.
• Experience with Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep for IaC.
• Understanding of Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration with Azure.