azure solutions architect

Info center Network & Communications W.L.L.

* Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking)* Configure and support:* Configure and administer Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance* Microsoft 365 integration* Manage Virtual Networks (VNet), VPN, Firewall* Implement backup &amp; disaster recovery solutions* Monitor performance using Azure Monitor &amp; Log Analytics* Handle migrations (on-prem to Azure)* Deploy and manage Azure Security Centre, Defender for Cloud, and endpoint protection solutions* Provide L1/L2/L3 support to clients* Work with sales team for solution design &amp; presales* Prepare documentation and reports* Support Dynamics 365 deployments and integrations for clients in CRM/ERP environments* Perform cloud migration planning and execution (lift-and-shift, re-platform, re-architect).* Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions on Azure.* Ensure compliance with client and regulatory data residency and security requirements* Collaborate with sales teams to create Azure-based proposals and BOMs.* Stay current with Microsoft cloud technologies, certifications, and best practicesWork Location: In person

Cloud Engineer – Microsoft Azure

Acenet consulting

<div><div>Experience: 12 to 18 years
 
Location: Abu Dhabi
 
Job code: 101483
 
Posted on: Apr 17, 2026 
</div> 
About Us: 
AceNet Consulting is a fast-growing global business and technology consulting firm leveraging a consultative approach, deep domain expertise and strong technology capabilities across business transformation, IT strategy &amp; architecture, digital transformation, data engineering &amp; analytics, AI/ML, cloud &amp; infrastructure, enterprise applications and emerging technologies to deliver value to our global clients. AceNet&rsquo;s marquee clients include Tier-1 and Tier-2 banking &amp; financial services, asset &amp; wealth management, healthcare, consumer retail, eCommerce &amp; logistics, engineering, government &amp; public sectors, consulting and technology firms. With presence across Abu Dhabi UAE, Texas USA and India (Bangalore, Gurgaon &amp; Pune), AceNet brings strong consulting and delivery capabilities across project staffing, managed services, outsourcing and offshoring.
Job Summary: 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Technical Architect with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should possess excellent inter-company communication skills, demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex Azure-based solutions, and a solid understanding of AI platforms (HPC/AI), including Microsoft AI, Cerebras, Fluid Stack and AMD-based architectures. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions that align with business objectives.
<div>Key Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end Azure solutions across various Azure services.</li><li>Continuously assess the health of Azure services and infrastructure using Azure Service Health, Resource Health, and Azure Monitor. Proactively identify potential issues and outages, minimizing downtime and ensuring service reliability.</li><li>Analyze performance metrics across compute, storage, network, and application layers &amp; Identify bottlenecks and performance gaps, recommending and implementing tuning strategies.</li><li>Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable Azure architecture designs.</li><li>Architect and lead complex application modernization journeys, including the decomposition of monolithic applications (e.g., legacy .NET apps) into scalable, secure, and cost-effective microservices on Azure.</li><li>Design end-to-end migration solutions for complex, multi-tier enterprise workloads, ensuring minimal business disruption and maximizing the return on cloud investment.</li><li>Evaluate application portfolios to provide strategic recommendations on migration paths: Rehost (lift-and-shift), Refactor, rearchitect (to microservices), or rebuild.</li><li>Act as a technical advisor to internal stakeholders and external and partner stakeholders.</li><li>Drive cloud adoption strategies and lead Azure cloud migration and modernization initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with development, DevOps, AI/ML, and security teams to ensure optimal cloud architecture and deployment practices.</li><li>Provide architectural governance and ensure compliance with best practices, standards, and security policies.</li><li>Produce high-quality documentation, architecture diagrams, and solution blueprints.</li><li>Guide and mentor technical teams and conduct architectural reviews.</li><li>Stay current on the latest developments in Azure services and AI technologies.</li></ul></div>
<div>Role Requirements and Qualification: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.</li><li>Overall Experience 12+ Years, Relevant Experience 6+ Years in Azure Cloud and 2+ years&rsquo; experience in AI.</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (required).</li><li>Core Azure Infrastructure: Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Application Gateway, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, Private DNS.</li><li>Load Balancing Solution: Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Frontdoor, WAF, Citrix NetScaler</li><li>Azure Storage Solutions: Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, Azure Disk Storage, Azure Storage Accounts.</li><li>Azure Compute &amp; App Services: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances, Azure Service Fabric, API Management, Logic App, SQLMI, SQL Instance.</li><li>Monitoring &amp; Management: Azure Monitor, Azure Dashboards, Azure Workbooks, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Advisor, Cost Management &amp; Budgets, Management Groups &amp; Subscriptions.</li><li>Identity &amp; Access Management: Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Key Vault, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), PIM, Azure Conditional Access</li><li>Security And Governance: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Well-Architected Framework (WAF), Azure Policy.</li><li>Backup Solution: Azure Backup, Snapshot, Veeam Backup</li><li>Data Security &amp; Encryption: Azure Disk Encryption &amp; Azure Storage Service Encryption, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for Azure SQL.</li><li>Automation: Terraform, Bicep, Azure PowerShell &amp; CLI.</li></ul>
:DevOps &amp; CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, Azure Artifacts, Azure DevTest Labs, Azure SDKs, Azure App Configuration, Azure Lab Services 
<ul><li>AI &amp; Machine Learning (Basic to Advanced Knowledge Required): Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Bot Service, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks, Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, Azure Form Recognizer, Azure Immersive Reader, Azure Personalizer, Azure Video Indexer, Azure Metrics Advisor, Azure Custom Vision, Azure Translator, Azure Speech Services, Azure Content Safety, Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Foundry Models, Azure Health Bot, Azure Kinect DK, Azure Face API, Azure QnA Maker, Azure Language Understanding (LUIS), Azure Text Analytics, Azure Text to Speech, Azure Speaker Recognition, Azure Microsoft Genomics, Azure Project Bonsai.</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, and automation.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with AI/ML solutions and integrations.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Preferred Soft Skills:</li><li>Ability to collaborate across multiple business units and technical teams.</li><li>Strong presentation and documentation skills.</li><li>Experience working in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.</li><li>High level of curiosity and adaptability to new technologies.</li><li>Expert Industry: Financial Services, IT Services, Cloud Consulting, etc.</li></ul></div>
<div>Why Join Us: 
<ul><li>Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.</li><li>Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up &amp; re-skilling.</li><li>Competitive compensation &amp; benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.</li><li>Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.</li><li>Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.</li></ul></div>
How to Apply: 
If you are interested in joining our team and meet the qualifications listed above, please apply and submit your resume highlighting why you are the ideal candidate for this position.</div>

Azure Cloud AI Technical Architect

EPAM Systems

<div>
 
 EPAM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced
 
 AI Solutions Architect
 
 to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions using
 
 Azure AI
 
 and
 
 Azure OpenAI
 
 services. This role is critical in automating and enhancing system maintenance notifications through AI-driven text generation, classification and validation, contributing to scalable and efficient system performance. You will work across the entire lifecycle of the product, from concept and design to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement.
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design robust, scalable and secure cloud-native solutions that leverage Azure AI and OpenAI technologies and services
 </li>
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 Oversee the implementation process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
 </li>
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 Develop automated processes for classification, validation and generating text suggestions using Azure AI
 </li>
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 Integrate AI solutions into existing systems to optimize communication and data processing
 </li>
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 Establish and maintain a CI/CD pipeline for continuous integration and delivery using Azure DevOps
 </li>
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 Monitor cloud implementations and make recommendations for improvements in terms of performance, cost-efficiency and security
 </li>
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 Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and technical requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide expert guidance and architectural recommendations for cloud modernization, configurations and optimizations
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead proof of concept (PoC) initiatives to validate proposed solutions and demonstrate their feasibility
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a collaborative environment and ensuring successful project delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and technologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Advocate for innovative Gen-AI cloud solutions that can enhance business performance and provide competitive advantages
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 At least 5-7 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, covering solution design, implementation and management in a cloud environment
 </li>
 <li>
 At least 2-3 years of experience with AI/Gen-AI technologies, specifically with Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in architecting, deploying and managing solutions using Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of Azure architecture, services and best practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and automated text generation
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in designing serverless architectures and integrating AI-driven automation solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices in cloud environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or other relevant Azure certifications
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; proficient at engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Nice to have
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred for this role, as it will facilitate effective communication and collaboration with our regional teams and stakeholders
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 We offer
 
 
 <ul>
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 End of service gratuity
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 Private healthcare and life insurance
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 Employee assistance program
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 Wellness program
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 Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
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 Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
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 Global travel medical and accident insurance
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 Referral bonuses
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 Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
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 </ul>
</div>

Azure AI Solution Architect

<div><div>Experience: 10 to 15 years
 
Location: Abu Dhabi
 
Job code: 101484
 
Posted on: Apr 17, 2026 
</div> 
About Us: 
AceNet Consulting is a fast-growing global business and technology consulting firm leveraging a consultative approach, deep domain expertise and strong technology capabilities across business transformation, IT strategy &amp; architecture, digital transformation, data engineering &amp; analytics, AI/ML, cloud &amp; infrastructure, enterprise applications and emerging technologies to deliver value to our global clients. AceNet&rsquo;s marquee clients include Tier-1 and Tier-2 banking &amp; financial services, asset &amp; wealth management, healthcare, consumer retail, eCommerce &amp; logistics, engineering, government &amp; public sectors, consulting and technology firms. With presence across Abu Dhabi UAE, Texas USA and India (Bangalore, Gurgaon &amp; Pune), AceNet brings strong consulting and delivery capabilities across project staffing, managed services, outsourcing and offshoring.
Job Summary: 
We are seeking a Senior Azure AI Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, security, and operationalization of AI infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Operating within a centralized Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE), this role will act as the enterprise platform authority for Azure AI services. The architect will partner closely with application teams, data scientists, security, networking, and operations teams to provision, secure, optimize, and transition AI solutions into production at scale. This is a senior-level role requiring deep Azure expertise, strong governance orientation, and the ability to enable AI innovation within a controlled, secure enterprise framework.
<div>Key Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Design and maintain enterprise-grade Azure AI resources.</li><li>Architect infrastructure for Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Services, GPU-based compute environments, and AKS for AI workloads.</li><li>Define subscription strategy, resource group structure, tagging standards, and naming conventions aligned with CoE governance.</li><li>Design secure networking architectures including VNET segmentation, Private Endpoints, Firewall, and NSGs.</li><li>Continuously monitor and improve security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and related tools.</li><li>Implement least-privilege RBAC models and ensure secure identity integration.</li><li>Enforce governance controls using Azure Policy and Management Groups.</li><li>Review AI solution architectures and participate in architecture review boards.</li><li>Monitor and optimize AI workload costs using Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices.</li><li>Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (preferred), Bicep, or ARM templates.</li><li>Support CI/CD pipelines and controlled change and release management processes.</li><li>Develop operational runbooks and ensure smooth transition of AI services to operations teams.</li><li>Act as the primary AI infrastructure advisor within the Cloud CoE and guide stakeholders on best practices.</li></ul></div>
<div>Required Skills &amp; Experience: 
<ul><li>Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure and Azure AI services.</li><li>Strong experience designing AI landing zones and enterprise cloud architectures.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Azure networking (VNETs, Private Link, Hybrid connectivity).</li><li>Strong expertise in Azure RBAC, Entra ID, Managed Identities, Azure Policy, and Key Vault.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and enterprise security monitoring.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Strong FinOps mindset and experience managing Azure cost optimization.</li><li>10+ years in IT infrastructure/cloud architecture.</li><li>5+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.</li><li>Experience operating within a centralized Cloud CoE model.</li><li>Preferred Certifications:</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate</li></ul></div>
<div>Why Join Us: 
<ul><li>Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.</li><li>Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up &amp; re-skilling.</li><li>Competitive compensation &amp; benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.</li><li>Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.</li><li>Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.</li></ul></div>
How to Apply: 
If you are interested in joining our team and meet the qualifications listed above, please apply and submit your resume highlighting why you are the ideal candidate for this position.</div>

Senior Azure AI Infrastructure Architect

COZMALABS

<ul><li>We are seeking a highly skilled and confident Presales / technical operation specialist to join our team. This role blends deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure with strong communication and client-facing skills. You will be responsible for designing cloud architectures, sizing resources, and creating detailed, client-ready cloud adoption plans. As a key advisor to our clients, you&rsquo;ll also be presenting and defending your solutions, aligning best practices with business goals.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Develop and document cloud architecture diagrams, including infrastructure components, networking, storage, compute, and security layers.</li><li>Engage with clients to understand their business and technical needs, and translate these into cloud solutions.</li><li>Present and pitch solutions confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences, including stakeholders and executives.</li><li>Defend architectural decisions using industry best practices and Azure-native capabilities.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project delivery teams to ensure alignment from pre-sales to implementation.</li><li>Continuously stay up-to-date with Azure advancements and evolve your skill set through self-learning.</li></ul>Required Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, identity, and security services.</li><li>Strong familiarity with Azure Pricing Calculator, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and cost optimization strategies.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in creating cloud architecture diagrams (e.g., using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools).</li><li>Excellent presentation and communication skills and be able to simplify complex ideas and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.</li><li>Strong client engagement and consultative selling experience, especially in pre-sales or solution design roles.</li><li>Self-driven and independent, with a passion for continuous learning and a deep technical curiosity.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud governance, compliance, and landing zone concepts.</li><li>Azure certifications such as AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) are a plus.</li></ul>Nice to Have<ul><li>Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep).</li><li>Background in systems engineering, enterprise IT, or cloud migration projects.</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Presales Solutions Architect (Technical Operation Specialist)

Future Technology Systems Co. (FutureTEC)

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Microsoft Practice Lead - Azure
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 FutureTEC
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Kuwait
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 FutureTEC is seeking a highly experienced and driven
 
 Microsoft Practice Lead &ndash; Azure
 
 to establish, lead, and grow our Microsoft Business Unit, with a primary focus on Azure solutions and services.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a strategic leadership role responsible for building a high-impact Microsoft practice, driving revenue growth, managing the Microsoft partnership, and developing strong technical and commercial capabilities across cloud, data, and application innovation domains.
 
 
 The role combines business leadership, technical credibility, and go-to-market execution, acting as the central point of ownership for Microsoft-related initiatives within FutureTEC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Practice Leadership &amp; Strategy
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish and lead the Microsoft (Azure) practice within FutureTEC
 </li>
 <li>
 Define the business unit strategy, offerings, and growth roadmap
 </li>
 <li>
 Align Microsoft initiatives with overall company objectives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Microsoft Partnership &amp; Ecosystem
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as the primary point of contact with Microsoft
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive achievement of Microsoft Solutions Partner designations
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage certifications, competencies, and partner requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Microsoft on joint opportunities and initiatives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Revenue Growth &amp; Go-To-Market
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own the Microsoft practice revenue targets and pipeline
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with Sales, Presales, and Marketing teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and execute go-to-market strategies for Azure solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and drive new business opportunities
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Presales &amp; Solution Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead solution design for strategic opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in executive-level client engagements
 </li>
 <li>
 Position Azure-based solutions aligned with client needs
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Team Building &amp; Capability Development
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and lead a high-performing Microsoft team, including:
 </li>
 <li>
 Azure Solutions Architect
 </li>
 <li>
 Azure DevOps Engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Azure Data &amp; AI Engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Define skills, certifications, and capability roadmap
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor and develop technical and presales teams
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Delivery Oversight
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure successful delivery of Azure solutions and services
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain high quality, customer satisfaction, and best practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee complex or strategic engagements
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Certifications (Strongly Preferred)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least one of the following:
 </li>
 <li>
 AZ-305 &ndash; Azure Solutions Architect Expert
 </li>
 <li>
 AZ-104 &ndash; Azure Administrator Associate
 </li>
 <li>
 Multiple Microsoft certifications are highly preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Experience &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10+ years of experience in IT, cloud, or technology services
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong experience with Microsoft Azure solutions and ecosystem
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in a leadership role (practice lead, head of unit, or similar)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in presales, solution design, and client engagement
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of Microsoft partner programs and requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience building or scaling a business unit or practice
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial and business acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and leadership skills
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience working with system integrators or managed service providers
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to Data &amp; AI, DevOps, or application modernization
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with enterprise or government clients
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join FutureTEC
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and build a strategic Microsoft Business Unit
 </li>
 <li>
 Play a key role in a high-growth technology organization
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with executive leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive impactful enterprise and government transformation projects
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Microsoft Practice Lead – Azure

Intelligent Technical Solutions

<div>Job Description

We are seeking a CMMC Security Engineer to design and build compliant Azure and Microsoft 365 environments for our CMMC consulting clients. This is a hands-on technical role. You will provision GCC and GCC High tenants, architect network security (Azure Firewall, VPN, NSGs), configure Entra ID with Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management, deploy Intune for endpoint management, stand up Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR, configure Purview for data protection, and deploy Defender for Endpoint across client environments. You will work from documented SOPs and a Control-Task Tracker that maps each NIST 800-171 control to specific Azure/M365 configurations. You will also capture technical evidence (screenshots, configuration exports, audit logs) to support the compliance documentation created by our GRC Consultants.

Job Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Design and deploy CMMC-compliant enclave architectures in Azure: cloud-only (GCC/GCC High), hybrid (on-prem + GCC), and on-premises environments. Select and implement the appropriate topology (hub-spoke, segmented) based on client requirements.</li>
<li>Provision and configure Microsoft 365 GCC and GCC High tenants including initial setup, domain verification, licensing assignment, and tenant hardening.</li>
<li>Configure Microsoft Entra ID: user provisioning, Security Groups, Administrative Units, Conditional Access policies (MFA, device compliance, location-based, session controls), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Protection risk policies.</li>
<li>Deploy and configure Microsoft Intune: device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, security baselines (CIS/STIG), BitLocker encryption with FIPS 140-2 compliance, Windows Update for Business rings, and application management via Company Portal.</li>
<li>Deploy and configure Microsoft Sentinel: Log Analytics workspace setup, data connector deployment (M365, Entra ID, Defender, Azure Activity, Firewall, NSG flow logs), KQL-based analytics rules, automation playbooks (Logic Apps), and CMMC compliance workbooks/dashboards.</li>
<li>Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: device onboarding, antivirus policies, Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules, endpoint DLP, network protection, web content filtering, and vulnerability management.</li>
<li>Configure Microsoft Purview: sensitivity labels (CUI, FCI, Public), auto-labeling policies, DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and endpoints, and information barriers where required.</li>
<li>Design and implement Azure networking: Virtual Networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Azure Bastion, VPN Gateway (site-to-site and point-to-site), Private Endpoints, route tables, and DDoS Protection.</li>
<li>For hybrid environments: configure Azure AD Connect (or Cloud Sync), hybrid device join, pass-through authentication or password hash sync, split DNS, and Azure Arc for on-premises server management.</li>
<li>Configure encryption across the environment: BitLocker (XTS-AES 256), FIPS 140-2 compliance mode, TLS 1.2+ enforcement, VPN encryption (IKEv2/AES-256), and Purview encryption for CUI-labeled content.</li>
<li>Execute remediation tasks from the CMMC Remediation Tracker as assigned by the GRC Consultant. Each task maps a specific NIST 800-171 control objective to an Azure/M365 configuration with step-by-step instructions.</li>
<li>Capture and organize technical evidence for each implemented control: configuration screenshots, policy exports (JSON), audit log samples, compliance reports, and test results.</li>
<li>Support incident response capability deployment: Sentinel playbook creation, automated notification workflows, and incident response procedure testing.</li>
<li>Perform client environment migrations to GCC/GCC High (tenant-to-tenant migration using BitTitan, ShareGate, or native Microsoft tools).</li>
<li>Work across 4-7 concurrent client environments at various stages of build and remediation.</li>
</ul>
Job Qualifications 
Required Technical Experience
<ul>
<li>Willing to work in a hybrid setup&mdash;remotely or on-site at client locations, as required.</li>
<li>3+ years hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure and M365 environments in a professional capacity (not lab-only).</li>
<li>Direct experience configuring Conditional Access policies, Entra ID PIM, and identity architecture (cloud-only and hybrid with Azure AD Connect).</li>
<li>Direct experience deploying and managing Microsoft Intune for endpoint compliance, configuration profiles, security baselines, and BitLocker management.</li>
<li>Direct experience deploying Microsoft Sentinel including data connectors, KQL query writing, analytics rules, and automation playbooks.</li>
<li>Experience configuring Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall or third-party NVA, VPN Gateway, and network security architecture.</li>
<li>Experience deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint including device onboarding, ASR rules, and vulnerability management.</li>
<li>Proficiency with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API for automation and bulk configuration tasks.</li>
<li>Understanding of NIST SP 800-171 controls and how they map to specific Azure/M365 technical implementations.</li>
</ul>
Strongly Preferred Technical Experience
<ul>
<li>Experience with Microsoft 365 GCC or GCC High environments (tenant provisioning, licensing nuances, feature differences from commercial M365).</li>
<li>Experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations (commercial to GCC/GCC High) using BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, or native Microsoft tools.</li>
<li>Experience configuring Microsoft Purview: sensitivity labels, auto-labeling, DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and endpoints.</li>
<li>Experience with FIPS 140-2 configuration and DISA STIG or CIS benchmark implementation via Intune or GPO.</li>
<li>Experience supporting defense industrial base (DIB) or federal contractor IT environments.</li>
<li>Experience with Azure Arc for hybrid server management and Azure Bastion for secure remote administration.</li>
</ul>
Required Certifications

(must hold at least two from this list):
<ul>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) - Architecture design and decision-making.</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - Core Azure resource management.</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) - Sentinel, Defender, and security operations.</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) - Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM.</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator (SC-400) - Purview, DLP, sensitivity labels.</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) - Intune and device management.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Certifications

(significant advantage):
<ul>
<li>CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)</li>
<li>CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) - Understanding of CMMC framework from technical perspective.</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)</li>
<li>Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)</li>
<li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)</li>
<li>GIAC certifications (GSEC, GCIA, GCIH) - Deep security operations knowledge.</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Competencies
<ul>
<li>Execution-focused: ability to follow SOPs and runbooks precisely while identifying when something does not match documented steps and escalating appropriately.</li>
<li>Multi-tenant management: comfortable switching between 4-7 different client Azure/M365 environments daily without cross-contaminating configurations.</li>
<li>Documentation discipline: every configuration change is documented, every evidence artifact is captured, every deviation from the SOP is noted.</li>
<li>Troubleshooting: when Conditional Access blocks legitimate users, when Sentinel data connectors go unhealthy, or when WDAC blocks a required application, you can diagnose and resolve without waiting for escalation.</li>
<li>Security mindset: you understand why least privilege matters, why default-deny is the correct network posture, and why FIPS-validated encryption is required for CUI.</li>
<li>Clear written communication: when you find something in the client environment that does not match what the GRC Consultant scoped, you can document it clearly so the team can make decisions.</li>
</ul>
Compensation

 Pay rate ranges from $120,000.00/annum up to $170,000.00/annum and may vary by experience and location.

Benefits
<ul>
<li>Medical Insurance Plan</li>
<li>Dental &amp; Vision</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Disability Coverage</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (starts at 15 days per year)</li>
<li>Maternity/Paternity Leave</li>
<li>Paid US Holiday</li>
<li>Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Salary Advancement/Loan</li>
<li>Health &amp; Wellness Program</li>
<li>Company-paid training and certification</li>
<li>Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee-paid)</li>
<li>Supplemental Health Plans (Employee-paid)</li></ul></div>

CMMC Security Engineer (US Hybrid)

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