Lead- Infrastructure Service Delivery

IFFCO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IFFCO is seeking a Senior Azure Professional to design, implement, and manage our Azure cloud infrastructure, focusing on Intune, DLP, and CASB, while ensuring security, compliance, and effective stakeholder communication.

The role requires hands-on expertise, leadership to mentor a team, and the ability to align Azure initiatives with business objectives. ISO 27001 and GDPR considerations are integral to the duties.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Azure professional in an enterprise environment.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior stakeholders.
• Design and implement Azure solutions across VMs, networks, storage, and governance.
• Hands-on expertise with Intune, DLP, and CASB in Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of Azure security principles and Identity protections.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and management of complex Azure environments.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align Infra initiatives with business goals.
• Act as SME for Azure Intune, DLP, CASB; ensure device, data, and app security.
• Mentor a team of Azure professionals and promote knowledge sharing.
• Develop best practices for Azure administration, Intune, DLP, CASB.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize Azure initiatives.
• Plan and execute cloud migration projects with time and budget discipline.
• Monitor environments, analyze logs, and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Implement security controls for access, encryption, and DLP policies.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001 in Azure environments.
• Stay updated on Azure trends and make improvement recommendations.
• Provide escalated support with vendor collaboration as needed.
• Prepare system documentation and architecture diagrams.

Skills

Azure

Intune

DLP

CASB

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Azure security

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Intune, DLP, CASB certifications

Job description

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Professional with expertise in Intune, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Senior Stakeholder Management experience to join our team. As a Senior Azure Professional, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud infrastructure while ensuring the security, compliance, and effective management of our devices, data, and cloud applications. Additionally, your stakeholder management skills will be crucial in effectively communicating with senior stakeholders, understanding their requirements, and aligning Azure initiatives with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 1. Lead and manage the design, deployment, and management of complex Azure cloud environments, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure Active Directory.
• 2. Drive successful stakeholder engagements by establishing strong relationships with senior stakeholders, understanding their requirements, and aligning Infra solutions with business objectives.
• 3. Act as a subject matter expert in Azure Intune, DLP, and CASB solutions, implementing and managing these technologies to ensure secure device management, data protection, and cloud application security within the Azure environment.
• 4. Lead and mentor a team of Azure professionals, providing technical guidance, support, and promoting knowledge sharing.
• 5. Develop and implement best practices, standards, and procedures for Azure administration, Intune device management, DLP, and CASB solutions, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• 6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize Azure initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• 7. Plan and execute cloud migration projects, including workload assessments, resource planning, and application refactoring, while effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
• 8. Monitor Azure environments, analyze logs, and conduct proactive troubleshooting to identify and resolve performance and availability issues.
• 9. Implement and maintain security measures, including access controls, identity and access management, encryption, DLP policies, and CASB controls.
• 10. Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, within the Azure environment.
• 11. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Azure administration, Intune device management, DLP, and CASB solutions, and make recommendations for improvement.
• 12. Provide escalated support for complex technical issues, serving as a subject matter expert and collaborating with vendors or third-party support as needed.
• 13. Prepare and maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures.

KPIs

Work Experience Requirement

• Extensive experience as an Azure professional in an enterprise-level environment, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, effectively communicating with senior stakeholders, and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including virtual machines, networking, storage, security, and governance.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Intune for device management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) technologies, with hands-on experience implementing and managing these solutions within Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automating Azure administration tasks.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for application deployment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Azure security principles and best practices, including Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Identity Protection, Azure Security Center, and Azure Sentinel.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or certifications in Intune, DLP, and CASB technologies are highly desirable.

Competencies

• Customer/Consumer Focus
• Entrepreneurial
• Excellence
• Integrity
• People