Senior Cloud Computing Specialist

Job Summary:We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Cloud Computing Specialist with strong expertise in designing, deploying, securing, and operating enterprise-grade cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in hybrid architectures, cloud migration strategies, automation frameworks, and cloud governance. This role will support and supervise the implementation of cloud requirements as part of managed service projects.Key Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and maintain hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premise environments with AWS, Azure, and OCI. • Lead full-cycle cloud migration initiatives (Lift & Shift, Re-Platforming, Re-Architecting) across legacy systems and multi-cloud environments. • Implement cloud adoption strategies focusing on scalability, security, performance optimization, and cost efficiency. • Configure and manage IaaS and PaaS resources, including compute, storage, networking, identity services, and cloud-native platforms. • Develop and execute disaster recovery (DR) strategies, backup policies, and business continuity plans. • Automate infrastructure deployment using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, and OCI Resource Manager. • Monitor cloud environments, analyze performance trends, optimize resource utilization, and prepare detailed operational reports. • Implement cloud security controls (IAM, MFA, WAF, encryption, DDoS protection, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, OCI Cloud Guard) and ensure alignment with NCA, ISO 27001, and organizational compliance frameworks. • Manage Kubernetes clusters, containerized environments, and DevOps pipelines for CI/CD deployment. • Document cloud architectures, runbooks, SOPs, and maintain updated technical documentation. • Participate in vendor evaluations, cloud service assessments, and solution comparison studies. • Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to capability development within cloud teams.Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience across AWS, Azure, and OCI. • Strong understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud architecture, cloud integration with VMware, and private-to-public cloud transitions. • Technical proficiency in: • Networking: VPC/VNet, VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute • Storage: S3, Blob Storage, OCI Buckets, Block/File Storage • Compute: EC2, Azure VM, OCI Compute • Identity: IAM, Azure AD, OCI IAM • Experience in cloud-native security and compliance tools: GuardDuty, Azure Defender, OCI Cloud Guard, WAF, Security Zones, Bastion, MFA, logging & monitoring. • Hands-on experience with DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines. • Strong scripting skills: PowerShell, Python, Bash. • Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks including NCA Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (Class C). • Experience writing technical reports, reference architectures, strategies, and solution documentation.Preferred Certifications • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • OCI Architect Professional • TOGAF, ITIL, or PMP (plus)Soft Skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. • Ability to lead complex technical projects and mentor junior team members. • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving mindset.