Senior Azure Cloud Solution Architect Full Time Permanent

Job Overview

Ideal Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Solution Architect to lead the architecture, technical planning, and implementation governance of Microsoft Azure solutions for enterprise and government clients in Qatar.

This is a senior technical leadership position requiring strong hands-on Azure expertise combined with cloud governance, security, architecture, and client engagement capabilities. The successful candidate will help design secure, scalable, resilient, and well-governed Azure environments, particularly for organizations operating in regulated or security-sensitive sectors Jobs in Doha.

The role will also contribute to strengthening Ideal Solutions’ Microsoft Azure delivery capabilities by supporting project execution, developing internal technical expertise, and maintaining high technical standards throughout the solution lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technical design of Microsoft Azure solutions for enterprise and government customers.
• Design secure and scalable Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, architecture standards, and cloud operating models.
• Define architecture for identity and access management, networking, security, monitoring, resilience, and operational readiness.
• Provide technical direction during implementation and oversee execution to ensure solutions meet approved architecture and security requirements.
• Work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, IT operations, delivery, and presales teams to develop complete technical solutions.
• Conduct client discussions, technical workshops, requirements sessions, and architecture presentations.
• Assess technical scope, risks, dependencies, assumptions, and implementation considerations before and during project delivery.
• Prepare and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, implementation plans, and operational handover materials.
• Support technical reviews, solution estimation, presales activities, bids, and new Microsoft Azure opportunities when required.
• Promote consistent architecture, security, governance, and quality practices across Azure projects.
• Provide knowledge transfer and mentoring to internal technical teams to strengthen Azure capabilities.
• Support the successful delivery of Microsoft-focused projects and contribute to building a strong reputation for high-quality technical execution.

Technical Qualifications, Preferred Experience, Certifications & Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of overall IT experience, including at least 3 years of direct hands-on experience in Azure architecture and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Azure solutions for enterprise, government, or large-scale organizations.
• Strong understanding of Azure architecture, cloud governance, networking, identity and access management, security, resilience, monitoring, and operational readiness.
• Practical knowledge of Azure Landing Zones, RBAC, Azure Policy, subscription governance, environment segregation, and secure cloud architecture.
• Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity, access management, resilience, business continuity, and secure operational models.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Azure deployment automation is preferred.
• Experience with technical presales, effort estimation, architecture assessments, bid support, or opportunity reviews is an advantage.
• Exposure to ISO 27001-aligned environments or comparable security governance frameworks is desirable.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including architecture designs, standards, implementation plans, and operational handover documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior management, and client stakeholders.
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of complex Azure architecture assignments.
• Demonstrated focus on cloud security, governance, risk management, quality, documentation, and client service.
• Experience mentoring technical professionals and transferring knowledge to internal teams is advantageous.
• The ideal professional will be a hands-on Azure architect who can move confidently between technical design, project delivery, governance, security, and client engagement.

Preferred Microsoft Certifications

Relevant Microsoft certifications are highly valued, including:

• AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AZ-104 – Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate
• SC-900 – Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• SC-300 – Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• AZ-400 – DevOps Engineer Expert
• DP-203 – Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
• AI-102 – Azure AI Engineer Associate, depending on the solution focus

Apply Now

Qualified professionals with strong Microsoft Azure architecture and implementation experience are encouraged to submit their updated CV through the available application option. Candidates with relevant Azure certifications and experience in enterprise, government, regulated, or security-sensitive environments are particularly encouraged to apply for Gulf jobs.