Cloud Systems Engineer

Talent Leaders Inc.; Doha; On-site; QAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to design and manage enterprise-level systems in the Azure ecosystem. This role involves responsibilities such as implementing cloud solutions, automating deployments, and ensuring security compliance. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, specifically Azure, along with strong skills in Windows Server administration and automation tools such as PowerShell and Terraform. A Microsoft certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with at least 3+ years in Azure environments.
• Strong experience with Windows and Linux Server administration in Azure.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions using Azure IaaS/PaaS services.
• Deploy and configure Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
• Automate common tasks and deployments using PowerShell and Azure CLI.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Azure environments

Windows Server administration

PowerShell scripting

Azure CLI

Infrastructure automation tools

Azure networking

Security best practices

Education

Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-800, AZ-801)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Veaam backup solution

ARM templates

Bicep

Terraform

Job description

Position Summary

The Cloud Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing enterprise‑grade systems within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure while supporting Windows‑based workloads and hybrid environments. The engineer ensures high availability, performance, and compliance of Azure‑hosted services, while driving automation and modernization efforts across the IT landscape.

Core Responsibilities

Azure Infrastructure Design & Deployment

• Design and implement cloud solutions using Azure IaaS/PaaS services (VMs, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Storage Accounts).
• Deploy and configure Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and hybrid identity solutions (Azure AD Connect).

System Administration & Support

• Administer Windows servers, SQL including patching, backup, and configuration management.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across Azure infrastructure and services using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Build and maintain environments using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Automate common tasks and deployments using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Automation.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security controls including role‑based access control (RBAC), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Policy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards through secure configurations and auditing.

Collaboration & DevOps

• Work with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps and related tools.
• Support integration of systems into container platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Instances (ACI).

Administering the Backup solutions

• Ensuring the backups are configured as per business requirement.
• Monitoring the solution and performing restoration activities. Expertise in Veaam back‑up is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with at least 3+ years in Azure environments.
• Strong experience with Windows and Linux Server administration in Azure.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting, Azure CLI, and infrastructure automation tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, storage, identity and access management, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with Azure AD, hybrid identity, and group policy management.
• Experience with Veaam back up solution.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 and AZ-801) preferred.