Azure and Microsoft technology consultant

The client operates a large and growing Microsoft environment, including Azure landing zones, hybrid workloads, and expanding AI and data initiatives, with multiple delivery partners building on the same platform.

• Advise the department head and direct reports on Azure, Microsoft infrastructure, data and AI, networking, and DevOps
• Shape the cloud and infrastructure roadmap, including workload placement, modernization priorities, and target-state architecture
• Review and evolve the Azure landing zone, including management groups, subscriptions, identity, Azure Policy, tagging standards, and workload guardrails
• Advise on network architecture across Azure and on-premises environments, including connectivity, DNS, and IP management
• Guide the VMware hybrid strategy, including workload placement and consistent governance
• Support Azure data and AI platform decisions within landing zone standards and predictable cost
• Own the FinOps agenda, including consumption analysis, savings, cost governance, showback/chargeback, and results tracking
• Review internal and vendor solutions for standards fit, resilience, and cost, and recommend changes before approval
• Guide DevOps and automation practices, including pipeline standards, IaC, identity-based automation, and alignment with IDP golden paths
• Perform hands-on proof-of-concepts, landing zone and policy changes, IaC module development, cost analysis, and escalation troubleshooting
• Prepare recommendations, business cases, and updates for department leadership, and support senior management and steering committees
• Collaborate with Microsoft account and technical teams on architecture reviews and roadmap alignment

• 12+ Years in IT infrastructure, cloud, and architecture roles, including 5+ years working with Microsoft Azure in large enterprises
• Proven experience as a client-facing advisor or architect working directly with heads of infrastructure or IT operations
• Deep knowledge of Azure landing zones, Cloud Adoption Framework, and Well-Architected Framework
• Expertise in Azure Policy, Entra ID, and governance at scale
• Strong background in Azure networking and hybrid connectivity
• Solid on-premises infrastructure experience, particularly VMware, and on-premises-to-Azure migration
• Practical Azure FinOps skills with measurable savings delivered
• Working knowledge of Azure data and AI services and how to operate them with governance and cost controls
• Hands-on skills in Terraform and/or Bicep, Azure DevOps pipelines, PowerShell, and Python
• Ability to critically review third-party designs and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal English (B2+)
• Willingness to work on site in Abu Dhabi
• Будет плюсом: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, or FinOps Certified Practitioner certifications; cloud security experience with Defender for Cloud, privileged access, and landing zone security baselines; exposure to Backstage or other Internal Developer Platforms; experience in oil and gas, energy, or regulated critical-infrastructure sectors; prior work in the UAE or GCC; Arabic

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within the company’s offices in 55+ countries
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure, and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical and family care package
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Discounts for fitness clubs
• Benefits package covering hotels, restaurants, stores, and services