Basel Rawajfeh

Cloud Infrastructure Manager

Amman, Jordan

I run MSP cloud infrastructure operations across Azure, Microsoft 365, networking, automation, and compliance, with a focus on stable client platforms, clean escalation paths, and accurate operational documentation.

Azure & M365 Specialist Wizard IT Cloud Strategy & Operations

Expertise

Core areas I bring to managed-service environments: service ownership, cloud operations, secure networking, compliance controls, and automation.

Cloud Infrastructure Leadership

Lead NOC and infrastructure operations with clear SLAs, documentation discipline, escalation paths, and team mentoring.

Azure Infrastructure

Administer Azure compute, storage accounts, VNets, Azure Virtual Desktop, migration support, and recovery planning across client environments.

Networking & Security

Manage VLAN segmentation, VPN access, firewall security and NAT rules, conditional access, hybrid identity, and secure Azure connectivity.

PowerShell Automation

Standardize repeatable operational tasks with PowerShell and Azure Automation to reduce manual drift.

Compliance & Purview

Apply Purview, DLP, auditing, and governance controls that support secure client operations.

Microsoft 365 Administration

Administer Microsoft 365 workloads across Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID, and tenant support.

Selected Infrastructure Work

Representative workstreams across MSP environments, from cloud service delivery and NOC support to identity, compliance, and automation.

Hybrid Network & Firewall Operations

Handled Layer 2/3 segmentation, site and user VPN access, Palo Alto security/NAT rule changes, UniFi switching, and packet-path troubleshooting for client environments.

  • VLANs
  • VPNs
  • Security/NAT rules

Multi-Tenant Cloud Operations

Operated Azure subscriptions and Microsoft 365 tenants across infrastructure resources, endpoint management, collaboration workloads, Entra ID, and break/fix escalation.

  • Compute/storage
  • Intune/Exchange
  • Tenant operations

Identity, Compliance & Data Protection

Built and supported Conditional Access baselines, Entra ID and hybrid identity controls, Purview audit configuration, DLP policies, and access governance.

  • Purview
  • DLP policies
  • CA baselines

Automation & Operational Standards

Created PowerShell workflows, Azure Automation runbooks, and operating documentation for recurring infrastructure tasks and change consistency.

  • PowerShell
  • Runbooks
  • Ops docs

Experience

Recent Wizard IT roles covering cloud infrastructure operations, team leadership, Microsoft 365 administration, Azure support, and network escalation.

Aug 2025 - Present

Cloud Infrastructure Manager | Wizard IT

Amman, Jordan | On-site

  • Own NOC and infrastructure service quality for MSP client environments.
  • Lead the cloud infrastructure team, escalation handling, and operating standards.
  • Maintain documentation, internal process discipline, change standards, and SLAs.
  • Coordinate design and implementation of Azure, Microsoft 365, and network infrastructure projects.

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Team Lead | Wizard IT

Full-time | 1 yr 1 mo

  • Led delivery of Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions across MSP client tenants.
  • Administered Entra ID, Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Azure compute, storage, and networking.
  • Implemented Microsoft Purview audit, DLP, and compliance controls.
  • Handled VLAN segmentation, VPN access, firewall security/NAT changes, and Conditional Access baselines.
  • Automated recurring administration with PowerShell and Azure Automation runbooks.

May 2023 - Aug 2024

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | Wizard IT

Full-time | 1 yr 4 mos

  • Provided L2/L3 cloud and hybrid infrastructure support in an MSP environment.
  • Administered Azure resources and Microsoft 365 tenant services for client operations.
  • Supported tenant migrations, hybrid identity, and Microsoft Purview compliance work.
  • Troubleshot Palo Alto rule flows, UniFi switching, VPN access, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365 incidents.

Licenses & Certifications

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MD-102Nov 2023

Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Endpoint deployment, compliance, identity, and device management.

AZ-140Oct 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty

Azure Virtual Desktop architecture, deployment, monitoring, and operations.

AZ-305Aug 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Designing identity, governance, data, business continuity, and infrastructure solutions.

AZ-700Aug 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, routing, private access, and network security.

AZ-104Jul 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Azure identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networking administration.

AZ-900Jun 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Azure cloud concepts, services, architecture, security, and governance.

MS-900May 2023

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 services, cloud concepts, compliance, security, and licensing basics.

NSE 1Jan 2023

Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate

Network security foundations and Fortinet security awareness.

200-301Nov 2021

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)

Routing, switching, IP services, security fundamentals, and network access.

Let's build reliable and scalable infrastructure together.

Open to collaboration, infrastructure projects, managed-service work, and new opportunities.