Senior System Engineer – Microsoft Platform & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

KIB; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KIB is seeking a Senior System Engineer for Microsoft Platform & Cloud Infrastructure with 7+ years of hands-on experience. You will lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale Microsoft infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance. You will drive modernization, Zero Trust, and secure-by-design practices across the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft infrastructure and cloud projects.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale Microsoft platforms and migrations.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, lead, and govern enterprise Azure solutions including hybrid/multi-cloud strategies.
• Design and execute cloud adoption frameworks and migration roadmaps to Azure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor teams on best practices and secure-by-design principles.
• Administer and optimize Active Directory and Azure AD, including CA, PIM, MFA.
• Lead rollout and lifecycle management of Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online/Hybrid, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Power Platform.
• Design and enforce Zero Trust Architecture using Defender Suite, Sentinel, Intune, Purview, Endpoint Manager.
• Champion compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, ISO, NIST) in infrastructure and cloud governance.
• Drive automation, IaC, and CI/CD using PowerShell, Azure Automation, ARM, and Bicep.
• Deliver DR/BC strategies using Azure Site Recovery and high-availability designs.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and vendors to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Azure Platform

Cloud Infrastructure

Active Directory

Zero Trust

MFA

Governance

IaC

CI/CD

PowerShell

Security Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ARM Templates

Bicep

Azure Automation

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Intune

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior System Engineer – Microsoft Platform & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist with over 7 years of deep, hands-on experience in leading enterprise-scale Microsoft infrastructure and cloud transformation projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and on the cloud, work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our Microsoft’s systems.

This role requires an expert-level understanding of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance frameworks. You will be a key player in aligning IT infrastructure with organizational goals, guiding stakeholders through digital transformation, and ensuring high standards of scalability, reliability, and cybersecurity.

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect, lead, and govern the implementation of enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure solutions including hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, landing zones, network architecture, governance, and cost optimization.
• Design and execute cloud adoption frameworks, cloud readiness assessments, and Azure migration roadmaps (on-prem to Azure) for infrastructure and applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to infrastructure and operations teams, promoting Microsoft best practices and secure-by-design principles.
• Administer and optimize Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Lead the enterprise rollout and lifecycle management of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online/Hybrid, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Power Platform.
• Design and enforce Zero Trust Architecture using Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune, Microsoft Purview, and Endpoint Manager.
• Champion compliance initiatives, integrating Microsoft’s Compliance Manager and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO, NIST) into infrastructure and cloud governance.
• Drive automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and CI/CD practices using PowerShell, Azure Automation, ARM Templates, and Bicep.
• Deliver disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) strategies using Azure Site Recovery, backup policies, and high availability design patterns.
• Lead or support Security Operations Center (SOC) and Vulnerability Management Programs in coordination with security teams.
• Establish and maintain documentation libraries including design blueprints, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and DR runbooks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, business units, project managers, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and IT service alignment.
• Provide executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and recommendations to CIOs, CISOs, and IT Steering Committees.
• Act as a strategic advisor in vendor evaluations, licensing models (Microsoft EA, CSP), and technology roadmaps.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field