Cloud & DevOps Lead

Job Description/Specification:

A leading enterprise in Doha, Qatar is seeking an experienced Cloud & DevOps Lead to drive cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and team leadership across complex enterprise environments. This full‑time role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, multi‑cloud exposure to AWS and GCP, and proven experience leading high‑performing engineering teams.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Cloud & DevOps engineers, ensuring delivery excellence

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available Azure architectures

• Configure and manage:

  • Azure Firewall, Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet/FortiWeb

  • Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, Azure Front Door, CDN

  • Cloudflare (DNS, WAF, Zero Trust)

  • VPNs (Site‑to‑Site and Point‑to‑Site)

• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM Templates

• Lead CI/CD implementation with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Ansible

• Deploy and manage AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) environments

• Work on Azure AI services and modern cloud‑native solutions

• Collaborate with development teams using .NET, Laravel, and Drupal

• Prepare and maintain HLD, LLD, and architecture diagrams

• Ensure security, cost optimization, performance tuning, and governance

• Implement cloud security solutions including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)

• Monitor, detect, and respond to cloud security threats and vulnerabilities

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud & DevOps Lead with a strong portfolio of enterprise projects

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; multi‑cloud exposure to AWS and GCP

• Strong knowledge of IaC, CI/CD, and Kubernetes (AKS)

• Hands‑on experience with firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and Cloudflare services

• Familiarity with Azure AI services and cloud‑native architectures

• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills

• Ability to take end‑to‑end ownership of cloud infrastructure

🚀 Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead strategic cloud initiatives in a dynamic enterprise environment

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge Azure, AWS, and GCP technologies

• Direct involvement in security, scalability, and performance optimization

• Leadership role with visibility across technical and business stakeholders

👤 Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for:

• Senior Cloud & DevOps professionals ready to step into a leadership capacity

• Engineers with strong Azure expertise and multi‑cloud exposure

• Candidates passionate about cloud security, automation, and modern DevOps practices

• Professionals who thrive in fast‑paced, enterprise‑scale environments

⭐ Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Advanced Azure architecture and DevOps practices

• Strong IaC and CI/CD implementation skills

• Expertise in Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized environments

• Cloud security monitoring and incident response

• Leadership and mentoring abilities

💡 How to Stand Out

Hiring managers will value candidates who:

• Showcase measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced deployment times, improved cloud security posture)

• Highlight leadership experience in managing Cloud & DevOps teams

• Provide examples of cost optimization and performance tuning in cloud environments

• Demonstrate multi‑cloud project exposure with Azure, AWS, and GCP

🎤 Interview Preparation

Expect questions such as:

• “Describe a complex Azure architecture you designed and implemented.”

• “How do you approach CI/CD pipeline automation across multiple environments?”

• “What steps do you take to secure cloud infrastructure against evolving threats?” Prepare by discussing real projects, emphasizing leadership, technical depth, and business impact.

📈 Career Growth

This role can lead to:

• Head of Cloud Engineering or DevOps Director positions

• Enterprise Architecture leadership roles

• Opportunities to specialize in AI‑driven cloud solutions and advanced security

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is multi‑cloud experience required? Yes, Azure expertise is mandatory, with exposure to AWS and GCP preferred.

Q: What is the work location? In person, based in Doha, Qatar.

Q: What tools are used for IaC and CI/CD? Terraform, ARM Templates, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Ansible.

Q: Is team leadership experience necessary? Yes, proven experience leading Cloud & DevOps engineers is required.