Senior Cloud & Application Modernization Engineer

Cyber Gate Defense; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Cloud & Application Modernization Engineer to lead the secure transformation of legacy systems into modern architectures. You will utilize your expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud security to accelerate digital transformation across multi-cloud environments, focusing on AWS, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of relevant experience, particularly in SharePoint development and secure API integrations. This role emphasizes modern application delivery and resilient hybrid-cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in cloud engineering or application modernization.
• Proven experience in SharePoint Online and integration with Power Platform.
• Strong expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Modernize legacy applications by refactoring and containerizing them.
• Design custom SharePoint Online solutions.
• Implement secure API architectures with authentication.
• Conduct multi-cloud security assessments.
• Automate provisioning and compliance using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Build monitoring dashboards for application health.

Skills

Containerization

Cloud Security

SharePoint Development

API-Driven Integrations

Scripting in Python or PowerShell

Kubernetes Management

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Azure

AWS

Oracle Cloud

Job description

CyberGate Defense is seeking a Senior Cloud & Application Modernization Engineer to lead secure, scalable transformation of legacy systems into modern, cloud‑native architectures across multi‑cloud environments—with strategic emphasis on AWS, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate will combine expertise in containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), SharePoint development, API‑driven integrations, and cloud security to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. This role moves beyond traditional DLP and MDM, focusing instead on modern application delivery, secure DevOps, and resilient hybrid‑cloud solutions for defense and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Modernize legacy applications by refactoring, containerizing (Docker), and orchestrating workloads using Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, OKE) across Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud.
2. Design, develop, and deploy custom SharePoint Online solutions, including SPFx web parts, Microsoft Graph integrations, Teams embeds, and secure collaboration sites.
3. Implement secure API architectures (REST/GraphQL) with authentication (OAuth 2.0, Entra ID, AWS Cognito, Oracle IDCS), rate limiting, and monitoring.
4. Conduct multi‑cloud security gap assessments aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks; deliver prioritized remediation roadmaps.
5. Enforce cloud‑native security controls:
   • Identity & access (Entra ID, AWS IAM, Oracle IAM)
   • Network policies (NSGs, Security Groups, OCI NSGs)
   • Secrets management (Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Oracle Vault)
   • Container image scanning and runtime protection
6. Automate provisioning, configuration, and compliance using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) and scripting (Python or PowerShell).
7. Build custom monitoring and compliance dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, native cloud tools) to track application health, security posture, and modernization KPIs.
8. Embed security into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, AWS Code Pipeline, Oracle DevOps) with automated testing, dependency checks, and policy gates.
9. Collaborate with architects, developers, and compliance teams to ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable application designs.
10. Evaluate and integrate third‑party services via secure API consumption and publishing patterns.

Mandatory Requirements

1. 6–8 years of experience in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, or application modernization—with hands‑on work across at least two of: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud.
2. Proven SharePoint development expertise:
   • Modern SharePoint Online (SPFx, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs)
   • Integration with Power Platform, Teams, and Entra ID
3. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes:
   • Building, securing, and deploying container images
   • Managing clusters (AKS/EKS/OKE), Helm charts, ingress/egress controls
4. Demonstrated experience in application modernization (e.g., monolith‑to‑microservices, API‑first design, event‑driven architectures).
5. Solid understanding of Zero Trust, identity‑centric security, and protection in cloud‑native apps.
6. Experience performing cloud security gap assessments and delivering remediation roadmaps aligned with compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Scripting & automation proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell (e.g., automating deployments, log parsing, API calls).
2. API design and integration experience: RESTful services, OpenAPI/Swagger; API gateways (Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, Oracle API Gateway).
3. Relevant certifications, such as:
   • CKA / CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Developer)
   • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer / Security Specialist
   • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect / Security Professional
   • Microsoft AZ‑204 (DevOps), AZ‑500 (Security), SC‑400 (DLP)
4. Familiarity with GitOps, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd), and observability tools (Prometheus, Open Telemetry).
5. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, UAE government standards) in cloud and container contexts.