Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Solutions Architect

Role summary

This is an open Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Solutions Architect position in UAE, for candidates with 8–12 Years of experience. Applications are reviewed by the hiring team; OpusHire handles screening, assessment and interview scheduling in one place so you are not chasing status updates.

About this role

The hiring team describes the role as follows.

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Solutions Architect
Level: L3
Experience: 8–12 Years
Industry: Information Technology

### Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing robust enterprise-grade cloud environments, leading complex migration projects, and driving architectural excellence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency across our Azure ecosystem.

### Responsibilities
* Architectural Design: Design and implement Azure Landing Zones in strict accordance with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, maintain, and scale infrastructure using Terraform.
* Container Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and optimize Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
* Cloud Migration: Lead and execute large-scale cloud migration projects, transitioning workloads from on-premises data centers or alternative cloud providers to Azure.
* Network Engineering: Implement and manage advanced Azure networking components, including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and ExpressRoute.
* DevOps Integration: Architect and configure efficient Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment workflows.
* Security & Identity Management: Manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), implement rigorous RBAC protocols, and secure sensitive data via Azure Key Vault.
* Monitoring & Observability: Establish comprehensive monitoring solutions utilizing Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.
* Resiliency & Governance: Configure backup and disaster recovery solutions; ensure security compliance, cost optimization, and adherence to cloud governance best practices.

### Requirements
* 8–12 years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering or Architecture.
* Proven expertise in designing enterprise cloud environments.
* Deep technical proficiency in Azure infrastructure and Cloud Migration strategies.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Landing Zone implementation.
* Advanced skills in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
* Strong working knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
* Comprehensive understanding of Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Firewall, ExpressRoute).
* Demonstrated experience in managing CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps.
* Strong background in Azure security, identity management (RBAC), and Key Vault.
* Experience with monitoring tools, including Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.
* Proven track record of managing backup, disaster recovery, and cloud cost governance.

### Nice to Have
* Relevant Microsoft Azure Certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
* Experience with multi-cloud environments.
* Background in implementing FinOps practices for cloud cost optimization.
* Familiarity with GitOps workflows.

### Keywords
Azure, Cloud Architecture, Terraform, Kubernetes, AKS, DevOps, Cloud Migration, Landing Zones, Microsoft CAF, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Azure Networking, Identity & Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Governance

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