Azure Infrastructure Architect

NST Recruitment Limited; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Azure Infrastructure Architect to design and present hybrid cloud solutions. This onsite role requires expertise in Azure architecture, knowledge of on-premises technologies, and strong pre-sales skills. Successful candidates will engage with clients and lead workshops, driving enterprise digital transformation. Relocation is considered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Very Attractive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in designing scalable Azure and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Proficient in Terraform, Bicep, and cloud automation best practices.
• Ability to lead workshops and engage with C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and present hybrid cloud solutions integrating Azure with on-premises technologies.
• Act as a trusted advisor and translate complex infrastructure needs into cloud strategies.
• Lead technical workshops and shape proposals.

Skills

Azure architecture expertise

Hybrid cloud knowledge

Automation using Terraform

CI/CD proficiency

Cloud security knowledge

Strong communication skills

Pre-sales experience

Relevant certifications

Job description

Very Attractive Salary + Benefits

This is a fantastic Azure Infrastructure Architect opportunity to work with a leading technology services organisation, leading regional technical advisory and pre-sales for critical customer solutions.

The Azure Infrastructure Architect is an onsite working role, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with some flexibility to work remotely.

As an Azure Infrastructure Architect, you will combine deep technical expertise with strong pre-sales and client engagement skills. The Azure Infrastructure Architect will focuses on designing and presenting enterprise-grade hybrid cloud solutions that integrate Azure with on-premises technologies such as Dell, HPE, VMware, and OpenStack/OpenShift. As an Azure Infrastructure Architect, you will be proficient in tools like Terraform, Bicep, and CI/CD, applying automation and DevOps best practices to ensure scalable, secure, and well-governed architectures. Beyond technical design, the Azure Infrastructure Architect requires leading workshops, shaping proposals, and acting as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and C-level stakeholders, translating complex infrastructure needs into clear, high-value cloud strategies.

Key Skills as Azure Infrastructure Architect

• Expertise in Azure and hybrid cloud architecture, aligned with enterprise frameworks like Azure Landing Zones.
• Strong infrastructure knowledge across Dell, HPE, VMware, OpenStack, and OpenShift.
• Skilled in automation and IaC using Terraform, Bicep, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in cloud security, identity, and governance best practices.
• Strong pre-sales and communication skills, with experience leading workshops and crafting proposals.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent.

This is an exceptional Azure Infrastructure Architect opportunity, leading innovative Azure and hybrid cloud solutions while driving enterprise digital transformation.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Previous experience in designing and presenting scalable Azure and hybrid cloud solutions is essential. You must be able and willing to work onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Relocation is considered for this role.