Job description

Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer

• Posting Date: 10/08/2026
• Ref: ITKSA105
• Position: Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer
• Location: KSA
• City: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (In-country candidates only)
• Sector: Manufacturing
• Years of Experience 5–7 years in a similar corporate role (prior early-career experience in banking is highly preferred)
• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology
• Salary: Package SAR 15,000 / month (Negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and certifications)
• Workdays:
• Description: Key Responsibilities:
  1. Cloud Architecture & Management: Administer and maintain core Microsoft Azure infrastructure services (Compute, App Services, Database instances, Virtual Networks) across cloud and hybrid environments.
  2. Identity & Access Control (IAM): Oversee enterprise identity management, Single Sign-On (SSO), and privileged access natively via Microsoft Entra ID.
  3. Cloud Governance & Policies: Control cloud resource groups, subscriptions, access permissions, and governance policies to ensure cost efficiency and operational compliance.
  4. Perimeter & Network Security: Support virtual corporate network defenses, including cloud-native firewalls and virtual security appliances.
  5. Security Monitoring & Threat Detection: Monitor security logs and incident alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, developing threat correlation rules over time.
  6. Endpoint Protection & Patch Management: Deploy protective security agents via Microsoft Defender across servers and endpoints; run routine automated system patching and vulnerability scans.
  7. NCA Regulatory Alignment: Learn and implement Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) framework standards across the infrastructure.
  Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology.
  • Experience: 5–7 years in a similar corporate role. (Prior early-career experience in the banking sector is highly preferred).
  • Required Certification:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Mandatory)
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
    • Microsoft Certified: Cloud & AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500)
  
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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma