Infrastructure Architect

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect

Location: Dubai

Job Purpose

The Infrastructure Architect will contribute to the design, deployment, and integration of hybrid infrastructure solutions across Microsoft Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, and on-premise environments. This role requires strong hands-on technical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure services, including FinOps support and Power BI integration.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, On-Prem).
• design Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and AVD.
• Integrate and maintain connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• Support DR/HA, backup solutions, performance tuning, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Work closely with FinOps or infrastructure cost governance teams to track and optimize cloud usage.
• design in implementing and managing identity and access controls using AD, ADFS, Azure AD, and Conditional Access.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to enable infrastructure for enterprise-wide reporting.
• Participate in solution evaluations, infrastructure planning, and capacity assessments.
• Support the definition of infrastructure standards and best practices across IT teams.
• Contribute to BCP/DR planning and implementation of resilient solutions.
• Work with internal teams and vendors for implementation support and issue resolution.
• Support automation initiatives using scripting and infrastructure as code tools.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Solid understanding of Azure and AWS infrastructure services
• Microsoft 365 platform knowledge and integration skills
• Familiarity with FinOps and cost optimization best practices
• Hybrid network and identity integration (on-prem + cloud)
• Implementation of resilient, high-availability infrastructure
  
  

Skills Required

• 3+ years of experience with Azure and/or AWS services (compute, storage, networking)
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 components (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, AVD, Intune)
• Good understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, Conditional Access, ADFS
• Familiarity with Power BI deployment components (gateways, capacity, refreshes)
• Exposure to FinOps tools or practices related to cloud cost visibility and reporting
• Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bicep, Terraform preferred)
• Basic understanding of containers and AKS/EKS (optional but beneficial)
• Exposure to CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
  
  

Education And Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Engineering / MCA / Master’s in Computer Science
• Total Experience: 10 years in IT Infrastructure, with 4–5 years in cloud and M365 projects
  
  

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator or Messaging Administrator
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (optional but preferred)
• TOGAF (optional but preferred)