Senior Azure Infrastructure Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Azure Infrastructure Administrator for an exciting contract opportunity in Abu Dhabi. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the implementation, administration, and security of the company's Microsoft Azure-based solutions. The position requires deep technical expertise in Azure services, a strong understanding of DevOps practices, and a proactive approach to security and incident management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and operate PaaS base infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for Azure cloud services and platform components.
• Administer, configure, and support Azure services including Web Apps, Application Gateway, API Management, etc.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and events.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and ensure timely remediation.
• Automate infrastructure activities using DevOps practices and tools.
• Provide application health visibility through dashboards and metric/log aggregation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security policy, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure design and deployment of new technologies.
• Coordinate incident response activities with internal and external teams.
• Participate in Azure audits, vulnerability assessments, and direct remediation efforts.
• Work with other departments to integrate security measures into business processes.

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• ITIL Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Azure Administration role.
• Proven experience managing Microsoft Azure-based solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services (compute, storage, networking, security, identity).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Networking.
• Experience with automation tools like Azure DevOps and PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and deployment models.
• Experience in enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• MBA or Project Management (Waterfall/Agile) Certification.
• ISO27001 certification.
• 2+ years of experience managing Azure projects.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO standards, and UAE Security Regulations.
• Solid understanding of Information Security operations and governance.

Contract Duration: 6 months (Renewable to long-term)
Work Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notice Period: Immediate joiners preferred
Payroll Company: the company
Language Requirements: Not specified.