Azure Cloud Operations Associate

Tech Hive UAE is a technology solutions company providing Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Web & Mobile Application Development, SaaS Solutions, eCommerce, and Digital Transformation services to clients across the UAE and international markets.

We are looking for a technically capable Azure Cloud Operations Associate to support the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and services running on Microsoft Azure.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support day-to-day Azure cloud operations, infrastructure management, application deployments, monitoring, security, backup, and troubleshooting.

You will collaborate with DevOps engineers, software developers, system administrators, security teams, QA engineers, and project managers to maintain reliable, secure, and scalable cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Azure cloud resources and services.
• Support deployment and maintenance of applications and workloads on Azure.
• Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Machines and related infrastructure.
• Manage Azure App Services and application hosting environments.
• Support Azure Storage accounts, containers, and storage configurations.
• Manage Azure SQL and other cloud database services.
• Configure and monitor Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, NSGs, and connectivity.
• Support Azure Load Balancers and application traffic management.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Configure alerts and dashboards using Azure Monitor.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, application, networking, and connectivity issues.
• Investigate incidents and coordinate resolution with relevant technical teams.
• Support application deployments through CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with development teams to configure appropriate cloud environments.
• Assist with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) operations where required.
• Support Azure Functions and serverless workloads.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID users, roles, permissions, and access policies.
• Apply cloud security and access-control best practices.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery processes.
• Monitor cloud resource usage and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Maintain cloud infrastructure documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Support infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure as Code.
• Participate in planned maintenance, upgrades, and cloud migrations.
• Maintain operational logs and prepare cloud infrastructure reports.
• Research Azure services and recommend improvements to existing environments.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in Azure, Cloud Operations, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on understanding of Microsoft Azure services.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking, and App Services.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts including VNet, subnetting, DNS, VPN, NSG, and load balancing.
• Experience with Azure monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and cloud access management.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Experience with Git and version-control systems.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Technical SkillsAzure Cloud Services

• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure App Service
• Azure Functions
• Azure Storage
• Azure SQL
• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Azure Container Instances
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Container Registry
• Azure Load Balancer

Networking

• Azure Virtual Network
• Subnets
• Network Security Groups
• DNS
• VPN
• Private Endpoints
• Load Balancing
• Application Gateway
• Firewall
• TCP/IP

Identity & Security

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Role-Based Access Control
• Managed Identities
• Azure Key Vault
• MFA
• Conditional Access
• Security policies

Monitoring

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• Alerts
• Metrics
• Diagnostic logs
• Performance monitoring

DevOps & Automation

• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• ARM Templates
• Bicep
• PowerShell
• Azure CLI

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting Azure environments for:

• SaaS platforms
• Web applications
• Mobile application backends
• eCommerce platforms
• AI-powered applications
• Enterprise software
• API-based applications
• Microservices
• Containerized applications

Experience with Azure DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code, cloud security, and cost optimization will be highly valued.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance may be evaluated based on:

• Cloud service availability
• Incident response and resolution
• Deployment success rate
• Infrastructure monitoring accuracy
• Backup and recovery reliability
• Security and access-control compliance
• Cloud resource utilization
• Cost optimization
• Operational documentation accuracy
• SLA compliance

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• 100% remote working environment
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Opportunity to work with UAE and international clients
• Exposure to Azure, DevOps, AI, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and modern technologies
• Collaboration with development, DevOps, security, QA, and project teams
• Professional learning and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work on real-world cloud infrastructure and technology projects

How to Apply

Send your updated CV along with your Azure certifications, GitHub profile, portfolio, or relevant cloud projects to:

hr@techhive.ae

Subject: Azure Cloud Operations Associate – UAE

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