Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Ready to take your cloud engineering career to the next level?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to join a dynamic technology environment in the United Arab Emirates.

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, automating, and optimizing enterprise cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure , ensuring operational excellence, security, reliability, and business continuity.

Your Mission

• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud platform services.
• Provide Level 3 technical support, troubleshooting complex incidents and ensuring production stability.
• Implement and maintain Azure networking solutions, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Load Balancers.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Automate cloud operations and deployment processes using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Ensure cloud security, identity management, and governance through Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
• Support cloud-based AI, data, and analytics platforms, including Azure OpenAI, Azure Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric.

What We're Looking For

✅ Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud operations, including hands-on experience with enterprise Microsoft Azure environments.

✅ Strong expertise in Azure infrastructure administration, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

✅ Hands-on experience with Terraform, scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment automation.

✅ Solid knowledge of Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, network security, and cloud architecture components.

✅ Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and automation pipelines.

✅ Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, and governance frameworks.

✅ Experience implementing monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Certifications That Make a Difference

The following Microsoft certifications will be considered an advantage:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Beyond Technical Skills

We value professionals who demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, technical ownership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

If you thrive in complex cloud environments, enjoy solving technical challenges, and are passionate about automation and operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

🚀 Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Take the next step in your international career and explore this exciting opportunity in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, UAE .

📩 Apply now and let's connect!