Cloud Architect

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect with strong expertise in designing and implementing Azure-first cloud architectures, including cloud adoption, landing zones, networking, security, infrastructure as code, DevSecOps, migration, high availability, disaster recovery, observability and cost optimisation.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience architecting secure, scalable and resilient Azure environments and should be familiar with enterprise cloud governance, security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Azure-first cloud architectures aligned with the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and enterprise Landing Zones.
• Design secure Azure networking solutions including VNets, ExpressRoute and Private Endpoints.
• Design identity and access solutions using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Architect solutions using AKS, App Service, Azure Functions and API Management.
• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
• Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines and secure cloud delivery practices.
• Define security and compliance architecture, including encryption and key management.
• Ensure awareness and alignment with UAE Central Bank requirements and data-residency obligations.
• Design migration strategies and patterns for on-premises and Oracle workloads.
• Design High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR) and business continuity solutions and ensure they are tested.
• Implement observability and operations solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Drive FinOps and cloud cost optimisation initiatives.
• Conduct Azure Well-Architected Framework reviews and recommend architecture improvements.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud architecture, security, scalability, resilience and operational readiness.

Required Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture

• Azure Cloud Architecture
• Azure Cloud Adoption Framework
• Azure Landing Zones
• Azure VNet
• ExpressRoute
• Private Endpoints
• Microsoft Entra ID
• AKS
• Azure App Service
• Azure Functions
• Azure API Management

Infrastructure as Code & DevSecOps

• Terraform and/or Bicep
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• DevSecOps
• CI/CD Pipelines

Security & Compliance

• Cloud Security Architecture
• Encryption
• Key Management
• Microsoft Entra ID
• UAE Central Bank Compliance Awareness
• Data Residency

Migration, HA & DR

• On-Premises to Azure Migration
• Oracle Workload Migration
• High Availability (HA)
• Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Business Continuity

Observability & Operations

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Sentinel

FinOps & Architecture Governance

• FinOps
• Cloud Cost Optimisation
• Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Architecture Reviews

Certification

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Baseline certification

Candidate Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in Azure cloud architecture and enterprise cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Landing Zones.
• Experience designing Azure networking using VNet, ExpressRoute and Private Endpoints.
• Experience with Entra ID, AKS, App Service, Functions and API Management.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Bicep and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, encryption and key management.
• Awareness of UAE Central Bank and data-residency obligations.
• Experience designing migration strategies for on-premises and Oracle workloads.
• Strong experience with HA/DR and tested business continuity.
• Experience with Azure observability and security tools including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
• Experience with FinOps, cloud cost optimisation and Azure Well-Architected reviews.
• AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is required as a baseline.
• Strong problem-solving, architecture and communication skills.

Notice Period

Immediate joiner or candidate who can join within 15 days is strongly preferred.

Keywords

Cloud Architect, Azure Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure, Azure Architecture, Azure Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones, Azure VNet, ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints, Entra ID, AKS, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, API Management, Terraform, Bicep, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Encryption, Key Management, Data Residency, UAE Central Bank, Oracle Migration, Cloud Migration, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, FinOps, Cost Optimisation, Well-Architected Framework, AZ-305

Role: Technical Consultant
Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting
Department: Consulting
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contractual
Role Category: IT Consulting

Education

UG: B.Sc in Information Technology (IT), Any Graduate
PG: Any Postgraduate