ECCO Gulf WLL
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist
ECCO Gulf WLLQatar8 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology
Job Description

Technical Expertise

  • Strong architectural understanding of Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or GCP services — Compute, Storage, Net Servicesing, Security, and Identity.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, with strong hands-on experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
  • In-depth knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, and Group Policy administration.
  • Strong background in Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 hybrid environments, and Identity synchronization (AD Connect, Entra ID).
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and enterprise backup/disaster recovery solutions.
  • Proficiency in net Services and security infrastructure — Firewalls, VPNs, NSGs, WAFs, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure Firewall.
  • Experience implementing Azure Policy, RBAC, and Governance models across multiple subscriptions and environments.
  • Servicesing knowledge of Monitoring, Observability, and Management tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.).
  • Proficiency with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible).
  • Familiarity with DevOps concepts and infrastructure integration with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), High Availability, and Disaster Recovery (DR) frame Services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
  • Define technical standards and governance frame Services for infrastructure, cloud operations, and automation.
  • Oversee hybrid connectivity and integrations — ExpressRoute, VPNs, VNet peering, Private Endpoints, and on-prem extensions.
  • Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives including migration to cloud-native and containerized solutions.
  • Optimize cloud operations through monitoring, automation, and cost management.
  • Implement and enforce compliance with organizational security, identity, and configuration standards.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to infrastructure and cloud operations teams.
  • Collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams on solution designs, deployments, and operational readiness.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and maintenance using IaC, configuration management, and scripting.
  • Maintain enterprise documentation, including designs, topology diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in strategic planning, capacity management, and technology roadmap development.
  • Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and post-incident analysis.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies, recommending continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Must hold at least one advanced manpower certification from the following domains:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Manpower / Associate
  • Google Cloud Manpower Cloud Architect
  • VMware VCP-DCV / Cisco CCNP / CompTIA Cloud+
  • ITIL v4 Foundation or higher

Minimum Experience

  • 10–12 years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in infrastructure design, cloud architecture, and operations.
  • Proven track record in leading hybrid infrastructure (on-premises + multi-cloud) environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in infrastructure modernization, automation, migration, and security governance projects.
  • Prior experience in mentoring or guiding technical teams and participating in strategic technology planning.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
  • Ability to Services cross-functionally and manage multiple projects.
  • Customer-focused, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

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