Ready to take your cloud engineering career to the next level?
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to join a dynamic technology environment in the United Arab Emirates.
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, automating, and optimizing enterprise cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, ensuring operational excellence, security, reliability, and business continuity.
Your Mission
- Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud platform services.
- Provide Level 3 technical support, troubleshooting complex incidents and ensuring production stability.
- Implement and maintain Azure networking solutions, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Load Balancers.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates.
- Automate cloud operations and deployment processes using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Ensure cloud security, identity management, and governance through Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud.
- Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
- Support cloud-based AI, data, and analytics platforms, including Azure OpenAI, Azure Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud operations, including hands‑on experience with enterprise Microsoft Azure environments.
- Strong expertise in Azure infrastructure administration, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Hands‑on experience with Terraform, scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment automation.
- Solid knowledge of Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, network security, and cloud architecture components.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and automation pipelines.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, and governance frameworks.
- Experience implementing monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications That Make a Difference
The following Microsoft certifications will be considered an advantage:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Beyond Technical Skills
We value professionals who demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, technical ownership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
If you thrive in complex cloud environments, enjoy solving technical challenges, and are passionate about automation and operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
Take the next step in your international career and explore this exciting opportunity in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, UAE.