Solution Architect (Cloud)

Solution Architect (Cloud)
Abu Dhabi, UAE • Full-time

Our client is one of the largest digital transformation companies in the region, delivering large-scale technology, infrastructure and managed services programs across the UAE and wider MENA market.

Job Title: Solution Architect (Cloud)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Technical Solution Director

Key Competencies

• Cloud Infrastructure
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Cloud Networking
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Terraform
• Technical Support
• Cloud Implementation
• Incident & Problem Management
• Network Troubleshooting
• Automation

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Strong understanding of Cloud Networking concepts.
• Practical experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Practical experience with Infoblox.
• Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure and networking issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure or AWS certification such as Azure Administrator, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS SysOps Administrator.
• Terraform certification or demonstrated hands-on Terraform experience.
• Experience with cloud migration or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Infoblox.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms.
• Knowledge of scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience working in ITIL/service-management environments.

Cloud Implementation

• Implement and configure cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Provision and manage cloud resources including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, compute, storage, load balancers, and identity/access components.
• Participate in cloud migration, deployment, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Support implementation activities from requirements gathering and design through deployment and handover.
• Validate cloud environments against security, performance, availability, and operational requirements.

Cloud Networking

• Configure and troubleshoot cloud networking components across Azure and AWS.
• Work with VPC/VNet, subnets, routing tables, NAT, VPN, peering, private endpoints, DNS, and load balancing.
• Troubleshoot hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Support network security controls, firewall rules, access policies, and network segmentation.

Infrastructure as Code / Terraform

• Develop and maintain Terraform configurations for cloud infrastructure deployment.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate and standardize cloud provisioning.
• Maintain reusable Terraform modules and infrastructure templates.
• Perform Terraform plan, deployment, troubleshooting, and state management activities.
• Follow version-control and change-management practices for infrastructure automation.

AWS & Azure Operations

• Support day-to-day operations of AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot cloud service availability, performance, connectivity, and configuration issues.
• Assist with cloud security, identity, monitoring, backup, and disaster-recovery activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud reliability, scalability, automation, and cost efficiency.