Cloud Automation Engineer

Role: Cloud Automation Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:

The Cloud Automation Engineer will be responsible for the planning, development, and management of the cloud infrastructure, encompassing both private and public cloud environments. This role demands extensive technical expertise, a strong background in cloud infrastructure management, and a proven ability to lead and inspire a high-performing team. The goal is to ensure the cloud infrastructure's reliability, scalability, and security to support the organization's growth and operational needs

Key Accountabilities of the role:         

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud Operations practice that aligns with the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
• Mentor a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to ensure cloud initiatives support business objectives and drive innovation.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Design, implementation, and maintenance of robust private and public cloud infrastructure solutions based on VMware, MS Azure, Oracle OCI and Container Platforms, etc.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all cloud infrastructure components.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance.
• Handle cloud operations ensuring performance, security, and resiliency for the platform.

Operational Excellence:

• Implement and maintain advanced cloud monitoring, management, and automation tools to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive cloud policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Ensure timely resolution of cloud-related issues and minimize impact on business operations.

Security and Compliance:

• implement security and configuration compliance controls for managed cloud systems.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security standards and best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud infrastructure management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cloud infrastructure efficiency, effectiveness, and agility.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the cloud team, encouraging the exploration and adoption of new technologies and approaches.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge, Technical Competencies Required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong expertise in both private and public cloud infrastructure (e.g., VMware, Azure, OCI).
• Proven experience in managing large-scale cloud infrastructure projects and migrations.
• In-depth knowledge of server operating systems, storage, virtualization, and database technologies.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.