Azure Infrastructure Architect – DevOps & Cloud Migration -UAE (Dubai)-Immediate Joiners only
Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Automation, and Migration Programs.
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Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Automation, and Migration Programs.
The candidate will lead enterprise-scale Azure transformation initiatives, design scalable cloud architectures, drive automation strategies, and execute complex migration engagements from on-premises and multi-cloud environments to Microsoft Azure.
The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge in Azure Infrastructure Services, DevOps practices, landing zone architecture, governance, automation, and enterprise migration methodologies.
Experience
12+ Years Overall Experience 6+ Years in Azure Cloud Architecture & Migration
Azure Cloud Architecture
- Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure solutions.
- Architect Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft CAF framework.
- Define high availability, scalability, resiliency, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
- Design hybrid cloud and multi-region architectures.
- Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Cloud Migration & Transformation
- Lead the assessment, planning, and execution of cloud migration projects.
- Migrate workloads from VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, GCP, and physical environments to Azure.
- Perform application and infrastructure dependency analysis.
- Define migration waves, cut over plans, rollback plans, and DR validation processes.
- Drive repost, platform, and modernization strategies.
DevOps & Automation
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Automate provisioning, deployment, patching, and operational workflows.
- Develop reusable automation frameworks using PowerShell, Python, and scripting tools.
- Enable and promote DevSecOps best practices.
Infrastructure & Platform Engineering
- Design and manage Azure Virtual Networks.
- Design and manage VPN & ExpressRoute.
- Design and manage NSG, Azure Firewall, and Load Balancers.
- Design and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Design and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Design and manage Azure Backup & Site Recovery.
- Design and manage Storage and Compute services.
- Implement monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
Governance & Security
- Implement Azure Policies, RBAC, Management Groups, and Governance standards.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory requirements.
- Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Work closely with security teams for Zero Trust architecture implementation.
Stakeholder Management
- Work with enterprise customers, presales, project managers, and delivery teams.
- Conduct workshops, architecture reviews, and technical discussions.
- Prepare HLD, LLD, migration runbook, and operational documentation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Core Azure Skills
- Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services.
- Azure Landing Zone.
- Azure Networking.
- Azure Governance.
- Azure Security.
- Azure Monitor & Sentinel.
- Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Migration Skills
- Azure Migrate.
- VMware to Azure Migration.
- Server & Database Migration.
- Hybrid Cloud Migration.
- Disaster Recovery & DR Drills.
- Migration Factory Approach.
DevOps Skills
- Azure DevOps.
- GitHub Actions.
- Terraform.
- ARM / Bicep Templates.
- PowerShell.
- Python Scripting.
- CI/CD Automation.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Infrastructure Skills
- Windows Server.
- Linux Administration.
- Active Directory.
- DNS / DHCP.
- VMware.
- Storage & Backup Technologies.
- Networking Concepts.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104).
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
- Terraform Associate Certification.
- Kubernetes Certifications preferred.
Education
- al Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Information Technology.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Customer-facing consulting experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Leadership and mentoring capability.
- Ability to handle multiple enterprise projects.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in large enterprise cloud transformation projects.
- Experience working with global customers.
- MSP / Managed Services experience preferred.
- Experience in banking, manufacturing, healthcare, or telecom environments is an advantage.
Deliverables Expected
- HLD / LLD Documentation.
- Migration Strategy & Run books.
- Azure Landing Zone Design.
- DevOps Automation Framework.
- Governance & Security Architecture.
- DR & Backup Design.
- Operational Handover Documentation.
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