Job Description
Azure / Microsoft 365 Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract: 12 Months (Extendable)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Azure / Microsoft 365 Engineer to join a leading Abu Dhabi-based technology and digital transformation organisation delivering large-scale data, AI, and cloud-driven programmes across the region.
This role will support a secure, enterprise-grade Microsoft cloud environment and play a key part in strengthening infrastructure resilience, identity governance, and collaboration platforms within a highly regulated and security-focused ecosystem.
The successful candidate must be technically strong, security-minded, and comfortable operating within mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Azure (IaaS / PaaS) within enterprise-scale cloud environments
- Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive)
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, and identity governance frameworks
- Implement and manage Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Security & Compliance policies
- Configure and manage Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager
- Support Zero Trust architecture initiatives
- Lead or support tenant migrations, hybrid integrations, and cloud transformation projects
- Develop automation and reporting scripts using PowerShell
- Provide advanced L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Ensure adherence to security baselines, audit requirements, and governance standards
- Produce high-quality technical documentation and knowledge transfer
Required Skills & Experience
- 58+ years of experience in Microsoft infrastructure and cloud engineering
- Strong hands-on Azure administration experience (enterprise environment)
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance configuration
- Experience implementing Conditional Access, MFA, and identity protection policies
- Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and governance frameworks
- Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments
- Strong stakeholder communication and documentation capability
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Security-related Microsoft certifications
- Experience supporting AI-driven, analytics, or large-scale digital transformation programmes
Contract Details
- 12-month initial contract (strong likelihood of extension)
