Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

Dubai, UAE

Build the platforms that power world-class engineering

At Black & White Engineering, we're investing heavily in the future of our cloud, infrastructure, data, and AI capabilities. We're looking for an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer who wants more than just operational support work. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a modern Microsoft Azure environment, contribute to the development of advanced data and AI platforms, and support the high-performance computing environments that enable some of the world's most complex engineering projects.

You'll work across cloud infrastructure, identity, automation, security, data platforms, AI workloads, and HPC environments, helping shape scalable and resilient platforms that support teams across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

This role offers exposure to Azure cloud technologies, Databricks, AI infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, automation, Zero Trust security principles, and enterprise-scale platform engineering. If you're looking to expand your technical breadth while working in a highly collaborative environment, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What you'll be doing

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Managing and optimising Microsoft Azure environments including compute, storage, networking, and platform services
• Supporting Azure Landing Zones and cloud platform foundations
• Maintaining secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure
• Managing patching, lifecycle activities, operating system hardening, and platform governance
• Driving environment consistency through Infrastructure as Code and automation

Identity & Security

• Managing Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and Privileged Identity Management
• Supporting Zero Trust initiatives in collaboration with Cyber Security teams
• Maintaining secure access controls and governance standards

Data, AI & Modern Platforms

• Supporting Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and modern data platform infrastructure
• Assisting with AI and machine learning environments including Azure OpenAI services and GPU-based workloads
• Managing platform monitoring, performance, security, and cost optimisation
• Supporting storage lifecycle management and governance frameworks

HPC & Engineering Systems

• Operating Linux-based High Performance Computing environments
• Supporting engineering applications, licensing platforms, and compute resources
• Managing storage and performance requirements for engineering workloads
• Contributing to future HPC growth and capacity planning

Automation & Operational Excellence

• Automating infrastructure operations using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Maintaining operational documentation, runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures
• Driving continuous improvement across infrastructure and cloud services

What's in it for you

• Ownership of critical cloud and infrastructure platforms across a global engineering business
• Exposure to Azure, Databricks, AI infrastructure, automation, and modern platform engineering
• Opportunity to work on emerging technologies including Azure OpenAI and AI/ML environments
• Hands-on involvement in cloud transformation and platform modernisation initiatives
• Collaboration with Infrastructure, Network, Security, Business Solutions, and Engineering teams
• A chance to influence platform standards, automation strategies, and future technology roadmaps
• International exposure supporting teams across multiple regions
• A supportive environment focused on professional development and technical growth

What we're looking for

We're interested in professionals who bring experience across several of the following areas:

• Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services
• Microsoft Entra ID and identity management
• Intune and endpoint management
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Linux administration (RHEL and/or Ubuntu)
• Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Cloud cost optimisation and capacity planning
• CI/CD and DevOps practices

Experience with Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI, container platforms, HPC environments, or hybrid cloud architectures would be advantageous.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in the design and delivery of mission-critical and highly technical facilities across the globe. With offices spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, we partner with some of the world's most recognised organisations to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Our culture is built around Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity, Support, and Quality. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and creating an environment where talented professionals can develop their careers while making a meaningful impact.

Interested

If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, modern platforms, and emerging technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of infrastructure and cloud engineering at Black & White Engineering.