Cloud & Data Center Expert

Raqmiyat; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT and digital transformation company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Cloud Operations Engineer to design and manage cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS and Azure,. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud platforms and data center operations, with a strong focus on ensuring security, high availability, and optimal performance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science and relevant certifications are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with various teams to integrate innovative solutions for smart systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud platforms and data center design experience.
• Expertise in AWS and/or Azure services.
• Knowledge of Tier III+ data center architecture.
• Experience in virtualization, networking, and cloud security.
• Understanding of infrastructure for smart city platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS or Azure.
• Oversee data center design and operations.
• Ensure high availability and performance of infrastructure.
• Manage hosting environments including compute and storage.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

Skills

AWS expertise

Azure expertise

Cloud security

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Networking

Virtualization

Job description

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 12/30/2025

Raqmiyat is a UAE-based IT and digital transformation company specializing in consulting, staffing, and enterprise technology solutions. We empower banking, government, and enterprise clients across the Middle East to achieve their digital objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Oversee Tier III or higher data center design, operations, and optimization.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and performance of infrastructure supporting smart systems and applications.
• Manage hosting environments, including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection policies, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with application, network, and cybersecurity teams for seamless system integration.

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud platforms and data center design and operations.
• Strong expertise in AWS and/or Azure services.
• In-depth knowledge of data center architecture and operations (Tier III+).
• Experience with virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud security.
• Understanding of hosting infrastructure for smart city / smart systems platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Certifications (Optional):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Data Center or Infrastructure-related certifications

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.