Azure Platform Administrator Madre Integrated Engineering IT 08:27 new

AimGulf; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Madre Integrated Engineering is seeking an Azure Platform Administrator to oversee and maintain their Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. You will ensure stability, security and efficiency while supporting migration and modernization initiatives and collaborating with internal teams.

You will manage subscriptions, resources, policies, VMs, VNets, storage, and load balancers, plus implement identity management and DR strategies. A strong background in governance and automation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of IT infrastructure administration experience with Azure focus.
• At least 3+ years hands-on Azure administration experience.
• Experience managing production Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, policies and governance.
• Deploy and maintain VMs, VNets, storage, and load balancers.
• Implement identity with Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID).
• Monitor performance, availability and security with Azure Monitor/Log Analytics.
• Configure backup, DR using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Implement network security: NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateways, Private Endpoints.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates or IaC.
• Support migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
• Troubleshoot incidents with application and infrastructure teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance and operational standards.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Governance

Education

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

Tools

Azure CLI

ARM Templates

Job description

Madre Integrated Engineering is seeking an Azure Platform Administrator to oversee and maintain their Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and platform services. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of cloud operations, supporting migration and modernization initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve incidents and maintain operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Deploy, configure, and support Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and Load Balancers.
• Implement and manage identity and access management using Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID).
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools.
• Configure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
• Implement and manage network security controls, including NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateways, and Private Endpoints.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
• Troubleshoot platform issues and coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to resolve incidents.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security, governance, and operational standards.
• Provide operational support, documentation, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Experience Required:

• 5-8 years of IT infrastructure administration experience with at least 3+ years of hands-on Azure administration experience.
• Experience managing production Azure environments.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and Azure automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and operational best practices.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• PowerShell scripting
• Governance

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

About the Company:

A Qatar based manpower and facility management company supplying engineering and technical talent to large infrastructure and industrial projects. Services include engineering staffing, manpower outsourcing, planned and reactive maintenance, and integrated facility management. It supports clients in construction, oil and gas, education and hospitality, with offices in Bahrain and Australia.

Company Industry:

Oil & Gas

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)