Summary
IFFCO Group is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Service Delivery professional for its Dubai team. The role leads the design, deployment, security and management of Azure environments, including cloud migrations, device management, DLP and CASB solutions. Responsibilities include engaging senior stakeholders, mentoring Azure professionals, resolving escalated issues and maintaining technical documentation. The employer seeks extensive enterprise Azure experience, strong stakeholder management skills and relevant technical expertise; a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
The posting
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Professional with expertise in Intune, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Senior Stakeholder Management experience to join our team. As a Senior Azure Professional, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud infrastructure while ensuring the security, compliance, and effective management of our devices, data, and cloud applications. Additionally, your stakeholder management skills will be crucial in effectively communicating with senior stakeholders, understanding their requirements, and aligning Azure initiatives with business objectives.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the design, deployment, and management of complex Azure cloud environments, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure Active Directory.
2. Drive successful stakeholder engagements by establishing strong relationships with senior stakeholders, understanding their requirements, and aligning Infra solutions with business objectives.
3. Act as a subject matter expert in Azure Intune, DLP, and CASB solutions, implementing and managing these technologies to ensure secure device management, data protection, and cloud application security within the Azure environment.
4. Lead and mentor a team of Azure professionals, providing technical guidance, support, and promoting knowledge sharing.
5. Develop and implement best practices, standards, and procedures for Azure administration, Intune device management, DLP, and CASB solutions, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize Azure initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
7. Plan and execute cloud migration projects, including workload assessments, resource planning, and application refactoring, while effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
8. Monitor Azure environments, analyze logs, and conduct proactive troubleshooting to identify and resolve performance and availability issues.
9. Implement and maintain security measures, including access controls, identity and access management, encryption, DLP policies, and CASB controls.
10. Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, within the Azure environment.
11. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Azure administration, Intune device management, DLP, and CASB solutions, and make recommendations for improvement.
12. Provide escalated support for complex technical issues, serving as a subject matter expert and collaborating with vendors or third-party support as needed.
13. Prepare and maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures.
Work Experience Requirement
- Extensive experience as an Azure professional in an enterprise-level environment, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, effectively communicating with senior stakeholders, and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including virtual machines, networking, storage, security, and governance.
- In-depth knowledge of Azure Intune for device management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) technologies, with hands-on experience implementing and managing these solutions within Azure.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automating Azure administration tasks.
- Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for application deployment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Azure security principles and best practices, including Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Identity Protection, Azure Security Center, and Azure Sentinel.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or certifications in Intune, DLP, and CASB technologies are highly desirable.
Competencies
Customer/Consumer Focus
Entrepreneurial
Excellence
Integrity
People