Sr. Cloud Engineer

DFS Aviation Services (with DANS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced UTM Manager to oversee cloud infrastructure solutions. This role involves designing secure cloud environments, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with key stakeholders. Applicants should have a strong background in cloud engineering with necessary certifications and experience in infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and security implementation.
• Experience leading cloud migration and optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Manage cloud environments, ensuring security and scalability.
• Collaborate with DANS teams for cloud solutions integration.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Automation

Security Implementation

Performance Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Job description

Live your potential with DFS Aviation Services

We are a part of the DFS Group, one of the largest air navigation service providers in the world. We focus on providing air navigation services, software solutions, consulting, and training services to airports and air navigation service providers worldwide. As a modern aviation company, we combine proven experience with progressive ideas. High standards, a lean organization, international networking, and honest ambitions are core to our philosophy. We offer our employees challenging, creative jobs with one of the most secure and attractive employers in Dubai, within one of the most exciting industries.

Discover What's Possible

DFS Aviation Services is currently seeking a dedicated, experienced, and innovative UTM Manager to join our team in Dubai, UAE. The role involves working with our strategic partner, Dubai Air Navigation Service (DANS). We offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact, with a collaborative and supportive working environment, and avenues for professional development and growth.

This position will be based at Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), which provides air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, including the world's busiest airport for international passengers. Their mission is to empower and develop their personnel to deliver world-leading air navigation services that exceed standards, ensure customer satisfaction, and foster global innovation.

Your Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions that meet DANS's technical and business requirements. Manage cloud environments, ensuring security, scalability, and high availability, while optimizing cost and performance.

Key accountabilities:

• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Management: Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-availability cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Develop and implement cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs. Ensure adherence to cloud best practices, frameworks, and governance policies.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. Automate cloud deployments, monitoring, and operational tasks using CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce cloud security best practices. Ensure compliance with ISR. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on cloud resources.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor cloud infrastructure to ensure performance, availability, and cost efficiency. Use cloud monitoring tools. Continuously optimize cloud resources to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Design and implement backup, disaster recovery (DR), and failover strategies. Regularly test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Maintain high availability and resilience of mission-critical applications.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with DANS operations, development, security, and IT infrastructure teams to integrate cloud solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Liaise with business stakeholders to understand cloud requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and service disruptions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues. Implement root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive measures for recurring issues.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation: Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and trends. Research and recommend new tools and services to enhance cloud capabilities. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in cloud adoption.

Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity is preferable.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Security & Networking Certifications:
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Cloud.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture, automation, and security implementation.
• Experience leading cloud migration and optimization projects.
• Adhere to safety & security (information security) ISR policies and procedures of DANS. Report any security breaches or incidents to DANS Security team. Report safety incidents via Salama. Attend safety & security awareness sessions conducted by DANS.

Working @ DFS

Working at DFS Aviation Services means being part of a diverse, dynamic team passionate about advancing aviation safety and efficiency. Since 2017, our team has grown to over 400 members across 17 locations in 6 countries, collaborating on various air traffic management projects. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, contributing unique skills and perspectives that drive innovation and enrich our company culture, from air traffic controllers to software developers, engineers, project managers, and customer service experts, all working together to ensure safe skies for everyone.