Platform Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer-Azure & Kubernetes (Rail) Dubai

SEGULA Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Dubai, UAE seeks a junior to mid-level Site Reliability Engineer / Platform Engineer to manage production platforms on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes (AKS). You will ensure availability, performance, and security, provide L2/L3 support, and contribute to DevOps automation.

The role covers cloud and infrastructure management, incident response, and cross-team collaboration to improve reliability and cost efficiency in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Cloud Operations, SRE, or DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and Kubernetes-based platforms (AKS).
• Strong Linux administration and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain availability and performance of production platforms on Azure and AKS.
• Lead incident management, root-cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC scripts.
• Collaborate across security, infra, and application teams to harden platforms.

Skills

Cloud Operations

SRE

DevOps Engineering

System Administration

Platform Support

Infrastructure Operations

Tools

Azure AKS

Microsoft Azure

Linux Admin

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Splunk

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Seniority Level: Junior to Mid-Level

Company: SEGULA Technologies

Company Description

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group specializing in engineering consulting, technology, and innovation. We support leading organizations across various industries by delivering high-value technical expertise and innovative solutions.

As part of our growing operations in the UAE, we are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) / Platform Engineer – Azure & Kubernetes to support and maintain mission-critical cloud infrastructure and production environments.

Job Description

The Site Reliability Engineer / Platform Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, performance, and security of production platforms hosted on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes (AKS). The successful candidate will provide L2/L3 technical support, manage cloud infrastructure, contribute to DevOps automation, and support cybersecurity operations, including the investigation and remediation of security incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Operations & Support

• Provide L2/L3 technical support for production environments hosted on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and reliability.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical incidents within established service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Participate in on-call support and critical incident management.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to improve platform stability.

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure services and Kubernetes clusters.
• Manage application deployments, infrastructure upgrades, backups, and configuration changes.
• Improve infrastructure performance, scalability, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with operational and security standards.

Cybersecurity Operations

• Act as a technical point of contact for cybersecurity alerts raised by Security Operations Center (SOC) teams.
• Perform initial triage, investigation, containment, remediation, and follow-up of security incidents.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and operations teams to resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Support vulnerability assessments, remediation planning, implementation, and validation.
• Manage and monitor security tools, including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Security Center, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Implement security hardening measures across cloud platforms, servers, containers, and applications.
• Contribute to cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, penetration testing, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and incident response procedures.
• Ensure the timely resolution of security-related actions in accordance with applicable security requirements.

DevOps & Automation

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate operational, infrastructure, and security tasks using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Support application deployments, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Cloud Operations
  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  • DevOps Engineering
  • System Administration
  • Platform Support
  • Infrastructure Operations
• Junior to Mid-Level professionals with relevant technical exposure are encouraged to apply.
• Strong motivation to learn and develop new technical skills.

Required Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure Administration.
• Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Operating Systems: Linux System Administration.
• CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.
• Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Networking: DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Cybersecurity: Security incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation.
• Security Tools: Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent SIEM solutions.
• Identity & Security: Identity and Access Management (IAM), security hardening, and compliance best practices.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Microsoft SC-200: Security Operations Analyst
• Microsoft SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
• ITIL Foundation

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a production support environment.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to incident management and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and develop technical expertise.

Additional Information

SEGULA Technologies is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment.

Female professionals are particularly encouraged to apply, reflecting our commitment to supporting diversity and increasing women's representation in technical and engineering roles.

All applications will be considered based on relevant qualifications, technical competencies, and professional experience.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.