Cloud Engineer

Cloud & Hybrid Engineer (L2)Azure / AWS & Hybrid Operations - Governance, Security, Identity & FinOpsPosition SnapshotNumber of Positions: 1Level: L2

Employment Type: Full-timeWork Model: Onsite - Client premises, UAEReporting To: Cloud Team Lead / Service Delivery ManagerExperience: 5+ years in Azure / AWS & hybrid operationsDeployed onsite at a UAE Federal Government Entity (Client premises)Role SummaryWe are hiring an L2 Cloud & Hybrid Engineer to govern, secure, and operate public-cloud and hybridworkloads, connectivity, identity, and cost for a UAE government client.

The role owns operationalmanagement of Azure and AWS environments, hybrid connectivity, identity and privileged access,governance and FinOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation within an SLA-driven managed-servicesmodel.Key Responsibilities

• Operate and administer Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS) and AWS workloads, ensuring availability,performance, and compliance with SLAs.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot cloud networking: VNet / VPC, NSG / ASG, ExpressRoute, and VPN /Direct Connect hybrid connectivity.
• Manage identity and access using Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect, IAM, and Privileged IdentityManagement (PIM) / privileged-access controls.
• Provision and maintain compute and storage - Azure / AWS VMs, storage accounts (Disk / Blob / S3) -and endpoint-protection agents.
• Implement governance and FinOps controls: Azure Policy, tagging & naming standards, and cost-management / optimisation.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and automation using Terraform, ARM / Bicep, andPowerShell.
• Integrate and validate on-premises-to-cloud backup and disaster-recovery solutions.
• Administer and harden Windows Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022) and Linux VMs, including patching andsecurity baselining.
• Monitor cloud security posture, remediate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, and support audit andcompliance requirements.
• Handle incidents, service requests, and changes through ITIL processes; document architectures,runbooks, and configurations.Technical Skills & Platforms
• Public Cloud: Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS), AWS
• Cloud Networking: VNet / VPC, NSG / ASG, ExpressRoute, VPN / Direct Connect
• Identity & Access: Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect, IAM, PIM / privileged access
• Compute & Storage: Azure / AWS VMs, storage accounts (Disk / Blob / S3), endpoint-protection agents
• Governance & FinOps: Azure Policy, tagging & naming standards, cost management / FinOps
• Automation & IaC: Terraform, ARM / Bicep, PowerShell
• Backup & DR: On-premises-to-cloud backup and DR integration
• Operating Systems: Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022, Linux VMs (patching & hardening)Required Qualifications & Experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Azure and/or AWS and hybrid environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (orequivalent experience).
• Proven expertise in cloud networking, identity & access management, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Experience with cloud governance, security hardening, and cost optimisation (FinOps).
• Experience operating within an SLA-driven, ITIL-aligned managed-services environment.CertificationsMandatory
• Microsoft AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) OR AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.Preferred / Nice-to-Have
• Microsoft AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Microsoft AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate).
• ITIL v4 Foundation.Core Competencies
• Cloud architecture thinking with a security- and cost-conscious mindset.
• Automation-first approach and strong scripting discipline.
• Structured troubleshooting and clear technical documentation.
• Customer focus, SLA ownership, and cross-team collaboration.
• Accountability, governance awareness, and continuous-improvement orientation.Eligibility & Working Conditions
• Must be currently based in the UAE or willing to relocate; valid eligibility to work onsite at the client'sUAE government premises is required.
• Role delivered under an SLA-driven managed-services model; participation in ITIL-aligned incident,change, and problem management processes is mandatory.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Arabic language ability is an advantage.