About
The Cloud Automation Engineer will be responsible for the planning, development, and management of the cloud infrastructure, encompassing both private and public cloud environments. This role demands extensive technical expertise, a strong background in cloud infrastructure management, and a proven ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team. The goal is to ensure the cloud infrastructure's reliability, scalability, and security to support the organization's growth and operational needs.
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Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud operations practice that aligns with the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
- Mentor a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Design, implementation, and maintenance of robust private and public cloud infrastructure solutions based on VMware, MS Azure, Oracle OCI, and Container Platforms.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all cloud infrastructure components.
- Implement best practices for cloud architecture, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance.
- Handle cloud operations ensuring performance, security, and resiliency for the platform.
- Implement and maintain advanced cloud monitoring, management, and automation tools to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
- Develop and enforce comprehensive cloud policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and reliability.
- Implement security and configuration compliance controls for managed cloud systems.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud infrastructure management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
- Strong expertise in both private and public cloud infrastructure (e.g., VMware, Azure, OCI).
- Proven experience in managing large-scale cloud infrastructure projects and migrations.
- In-depth knowledge of server operating systems, storage, virtualization, and database technologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
