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

* 5–8+ 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)

M365 Engineer (Ref: 195768)