Microsoft Cloud & Infrastructure Manager

About Albawani

Albawani is a leading construction and contracting company in Saudi Arabia, established in 1991. The company has evolved from a civil works contractor into a diversified group with operations spanning construction, infrastructure, engineering, water and power, and industrial services. Headquartered in Riyadh, Albawani is recognized for delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, educational, and government projects across the Kingdom. The company maintains a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, holding international ISO certifications and a Class-1 contractor ranking in Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

Albawani is seeking a Microsoft Cloud & Infrastructure Manager to lead the design, implementation, and operational management of its Microsoft cloud ecosystem. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, involves overseeing Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, and hybrid connectivity. The manager will ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud services that support business operations at headquarters and distributed construction sites throughout Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security components.
• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones in accordance with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) best practices.
• Manage hybrid connectivity between Azure and on-premises infrastructure using ExpressRoute and Site-to-Site VPN.
• Implement and maintain Azure governance, including Management Groups, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and RBAC.
• Oversee Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor and optimize Azure resource utilization, implementing cost management and FinOps practices.
• Lead Microsoft 365 tenant administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), covering user lifecycle, groups, conditional access policies, and MFA.
• Implement Microsoft Intune for endpoint management across Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, and Cloud Apps security solutions.
• Oversee Microsoft Teams voice services, including calling plans, auto attendants, and call queues.
• Manage Microsoft 365 licensing optimization and compliance using License Management tools.
• Implement Azure Security Center and Microsoft Defender for Cloud security recommendations.
• Design and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Configure Microsoft Purview for information protection, sensitivity labels, and data governance.
• Ensure compliance with NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls and PDPL requirements.
• Manage privileged access using Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Just-In-Time access.
• Manage Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Oversee virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) and physical server infrastructure.
• Coordinate with the network team on SD-WAN integration for construction site connectivity.
• Implement and manage monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Ensure infrastructure patching, updates, and hardening following security baselines.

Team Leadership and Governance

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cloud engineers and infrastructure specialists.
• Establish and maintain operational runbooks, documentation, and knowledge base articles.
• Define and track KPIs including availability, performance, security posture, and cost efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships with Microsoft, cloud partners, and managed service providers.
• Participate in IT governance forums, CAB meetings, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Prepare and manage annual cloud infrastructure budget, forecasting, and capacity planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Microsoft cloud and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated expertise in Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in leading and developing technical teams.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires supporting operations across the company's headquarters and various construction sites.