G42
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 13/02/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/12/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Job description
The Lead Infrastructure Engineer role at Inception, a G42 company, is responsible for leading the architecture, deployment, optimization, and operation of hybrid Azure and on-premises infrastructure environments that support AI-powered domain-specific and industry-agnostic solutions. The role operates within Information Technology Operations and plays a central role in transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world applied AI solutions. The position encompasses ownership of Azure cloud infrastructure, hybrid cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enterprise networking, security controls, identity and access management using Entra ID, and data encryption standards to ensure regulatory compliance and data protection. The role drives infrastructure engineering projects and modernization initiatives using DevOps and DevSecOps practices, container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift, and automation through scripting languages including PowerShell and Python. The engineer is responsible for disaster recovery and business continuity planning, including risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and testing for mission-critical systems. The role also supports high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including GPU clusters using NVIDIA and AMD technologies and SLURM workload management, enabling advanced AI workloads. The position requires deep involvement in incident management, troubleshooting high-priority incidents using IT Service Management tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Sentinel, while adhering to ITIL change management processes. The engineer collaborates with engineering, product, and business teams to remediate issues, identify trends, and drive improvements across cloud, security, and networking layers, while also managing RFPs and architecting enterprise-level solutions considering cost, risk, and compliance. The role includes leadership responsibilities such as managing team deliverables, KPIs, professional development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. The environment emphasizes learning, innovation, AI infrastructure advancement, and alignment with international compliance standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR within Azure and hybrid environments.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of hybrid Azure and on-premises infrastructure environments using Azure services, Infrastructure as Code, and enterprise networking solutions
- Drive infrastructure engineering projects and modernization initiatives by applying DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure scalable, secure, and successful delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and troubleshoot complex infrastructure changes across Azure, networking, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments
- Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans including risk assessment and mitigation strategies for critical applications and infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex, high-priority incidents using IT Service Management tools while adhering to ITIL-based change, incident, and problem management processes
- Partner with engineering and product teams to remediate infrastructure issues, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvements across cloud, security, and networking layers
- Support and operate high-performance computing environments including GPU clusters and SLURM workload management for advanced AI workloads
- Implement and enforce identity and access management using Entra ID and data encryption standards to ensure compliance and data protection
- Manage RFPs and architect enterprise-level infrastructure solutions considering cost optimization, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Lead and manage a high-performing infrastructure team by overseeing KPIs, deliverables, professional development, and alignment with architectural standards
Experience & skills
- Hold certification as an Azure Architect with advanced hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Azure cloud environments
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of core infrastructure domains including networking, databases, storage, automation, scaling, resilience, and performance tuning
- Possess strong scripting expertise using PowerShell and Python for Infrastructure as Code and automated provisioning
- Exhibit extensive experience across Azure, AWS, and private cloud environments including public-to-private and private-to-public migrations
- Demonstrate proven experience in business continuity planning, disaster recovery design, testing, and risk assessment for mission-critical systems
- Show proficiency with ITSM and operations tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Sentinel aligned with ITIL change management practices
- Maintain hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, container orchestration platforms, Azure Virtual Desktop, and enterprise networking concepts
- Demonstrate experience handling AI infrastructure and high-performance GPU-based environments including NVIDIA and AMD technologies
- Exhibit in-depth knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR standards and their implementation within Azure and hybrid cloud environments
