Azure Specialist | Talent Arabia | Kuwait

Talent Arabia; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Arabia is seeking an experienced Azure Specialist in Kuwait to design, deploy, and optimize Microsoft Azure environments on-site. You will work across landing zones, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring security and governance.

The ideal candidate holds AZ-305 and AZ-104, 5+ years in cloud architecture, and is available to work on-site in Kuwait with strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• AZ-305 and AZ-104 certifications mandatory.
• 5+ years of IT/cloud architecture experience mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, manage, secure, and optimize Azure environments.
• Implement Azure Landing Zones and cloud migration strategies.
• Develop IaC and CI/CD pipelines with ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Document cloud architectures and runbooks.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

ARM Templates

Bicep

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Defender for Cloud

Key Vault

Job description

Position Summary:

Talent Arabia is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Azure Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant IT and cloud architecture experience to join our client’s technology team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Kuwait. In this critical cloud engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, securing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure environments, enterprise landing zones, and hybrid-cloud infrastructures. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Azure solutions architecture, administrative governance, Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform), and CI/CD DevOps pipelines to deliver uncompromised system reliability, high availability, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global information technology and cloud services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As an Azure Specialist supporting Talent Arabia in Kuwait, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, migration initiatives, security posture hardening, and automation workflows. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, deploying, managing, securing, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft Azure environments in alignment with the Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Landing Zones, implementing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions, cloud migration strategies, and application modernization roadmaps, managing robust Azure networking, storage, compute, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor services, authoring Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform, developing and maintaining CI/CD deployment pipelines, collaborating cross‑functionally with development, security, and infrastructure squads, conducting root‑cause analysis for complex production incidents, ensuring strict compliance with enterprise governance standards, and preparing comprehensive technical documentation. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills to resolve complex cloud infrastructure anomalies under strict project delivery timelines. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by sending your updated CV via direct email to Sofia at [e-mail] with the mandatory subject line “Azure Specialist”, ensuring strict compliance with the AZ-305 and AZ-104 certification prerequisites and Kuwait on‑site presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, manage, secure, and optimize enterprise Microsoft Azure cloud environments and hybrid architectures.
• Implement and govern Azure Landing Zones in accordance with the Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices.
• Administer core Azure infrastructure including advanced networking, storage, compute, RBAC, and high-availability solutions.
• Enforce robust cloud security and threat protection utilizing Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Key Vault.
• Configure centralized observability, monitoring, and telemetry tracking using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Build, provision, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates utilizing ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Develop, test, and manage automated CI/CD deployment pipelines for streamlined application delivery.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of cloud architectures, security baselines, and deployment runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Mandatory Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification.
• Mandatory Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in information technology, cloud architecture, or systems administration.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure environments.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Azure Landing Zones, Cloud Adoption Framework, PaaS, and cloud migration strategies.
• Deep practical proficiency in Azure networking, storage, compute, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
• Solid practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under high‑pressure enterprise conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong technical documentation and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on‑site operations in Kuwait.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Multi‑cloud professional experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise data platforms, hybrid‑cloud, and multi‑cloud integration architectures.
• Professional certifications in DevOps engineering, Kubernetes (CKA), or security management.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier multinational technology enterprises, financial institutions, or cloud consulting firms.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Talent Arabia Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Sofia (Technical Recruitment Specialist)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.talentarabia.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Cloud Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Kuwait On-Site Opening – Certified Azure Expert Required)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site Engagement (Kuwait)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

• When applying for this Azure Specialist position through Talent Arabia, ensure your resume prominently displays your active AZ-305 and AZ-104 certification credentials, highlights your Terraform/Bicep IaC portfolio, and uses the exact required email subject line.