Consultant - Infrastructure (Cloud & System) Administration

Talent Leaders has been mandated to recruit a highly experienced Consultant – Infrastructure to design, implement, and optimize IT infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. The role focuses on system architecture, migration, security, and automation to ensure high availability, performance, and operational efficiency.

Years of Experience: 12–15 years

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Cloud & Infrastructure Administration

• Manage cloud services, including landing zones, subscriptions, management groups, and policies.

• Architect, implement, and support cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

• Configure and maintain cloud resources such as Virtual Machines, App Services, API Management, Logic Apps, Storage Accounts, and Security Services.

• Ensure best practices in backup configurations, patch management, and cloud security.

• Provide service improvements and cost optimization strategies.

• Assess cloud infrastructure challenges and propose solutions.

• Support cloud workload migrations and validate technical strategies.

• Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM), Conditional Access, MFA, and RBAC models.

• Utilize Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments using Terraform and PowerShell.

On-Premises Administration

• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere ESXi clusters, vCenter Servers, and related technologies.

• Monitor and troubleshoot VMware environments, virtual machines, storage, and networks.

• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, Windows/Linux platforms, and enterprise security frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements.

Operational Excellence

• Support BAU (Business-As-Usual) operations and major incident resolution (P1, P2).

• Streamline and improve BAU processes to enhance operational efficiency.

• Lead integration and knowledge transfer of Azure projects to BAU teams.

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to team members.

Office 365 Administration

• Administer and troubleshoot Office 365 workloads (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).

• Define and enforce identity and access controls, application permissions, and security policies.

• Implement Office 365 security best practices and compliance policies.

Disaster Recovery & Risk Management

• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and risk assessments.

• Conduct regular testing and simulations to ensure business continuity.

Documentation & Standardization

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practice guidelines.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for infrastructure and security configurations.

• Lead and manage RFPs/RFQs/POs and proof of concept (PoC) initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure, cloud, and systems administration.

• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying cloud/on-premises solutions.

• Strong automation skills in cloud (IaaS) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Proficiency in Windows/Linux environments, virtualization (VMware, Nutanix), and storage solutions.

• Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory, IAM, and cloud security.

• Strong process improvement, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Experience in Office 365 administration, security, and compliance.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• Relevant certifications such as:

  • Azure: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-700, SC-100

  • GCP Professional Certification

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

  • VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies.

• Experience in project management methodologies.

Leadership & Ownership

• Act as the escalation point for managed services and infrastructure-related issues.

• Lead infrastructure security, migrations, and operations projects.

• Drive standardization, best practices, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is mandatory; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

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