Cloud Engineer - Azure Specialist

Job description / Role

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced cloud engineer with 5-7 years of experience in architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, along with working knowledge of OpenShift, cloud security, infrastructure as code (IaC), and landing zones. Exposure to agile methodologies, DevOps, and container technologies is essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain landing zones and enforce enterprise governance and security policies.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native solutions based on agile practices.
• Work on containerization and orchestration platforms, particularly with Docker and OpenShift.
• Support DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and MLOps practices.
• Provide hands-on support for implementing cloud security controls, identity and access management (IAM), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Maintain and operate Azure resources ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Use Jira, Confluence, and other agile tools for documentation and workflow tracking.
• Collaborate on initiatives related to cloud-native development, monitoring, and automation.
• Continuously assess and recommend improvements for infrastructure reliability and cloud strategy.

Required skills & proficiency levels

• Microsoft Azure (Core + ARM/Bicep)
• OpenShift (Container Platform)
• Cloud security & governance
• Landing zones (Azure)
• Infrastructure as code (IaC)
• DevOps tools (CI/CD, monitoring)
• Identity & access management (IAM), MFA
• Jira / Confluence tools
• Agile methodologies
• CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security) concepts
• Docker
• DevSecOps / MLOps concepts

Preferred certifications (optional but good to have)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect / Administrator
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

About the Company

Staff Connect is the rapidly developing best IT outsourcing company in UAE. We offer to our respective clients the best possible service like sourcing services for permanent, temporary, and agreement-based recruitment. Since commencing conductions, the entities have seen fast development achieved solely through firm business rapports and deliver reliable and meaningful services to our clients.