Cloud System Administrator (SITE Cloud)

Lucidya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Cloud System Administrator to manage and optimize their cloud infrastructure. This is a pivotal role that involves ensuring the reliability and performance of cloud-based systems, including AWS and GCP. You will collaborate with development teams to enhance applications and automate tasks for efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical future of the company while working in a dynamic environment that values growth and innovation. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud system administration, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, security protocols, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines and storage.
• Implement best practices for security, availability, and performance of cloud systems.

Skills

Cloud System Administration

AWS

GCP

SITE Cloud

Networking Concepts

Security Protocols

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

As a Cloud System Administrator at Lucidya, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure to support our innovative data analytics solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our cloud-based systems including AWS, GCP and SITE. Your expertise in cloud technologies will be instrumental in deploying, managing, and monitoring our cloud resources, as well as collaborating with development teams to optimize our applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and network resources.
• Implement and enforce best practices for security, availability, and performance of cloud systems.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively resolve problems.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy and manage applications in the cloud.
• Automate routine tasks using scripts and tools to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct regular system audits and prepare documentation for cloud architecture.
• Assist in capacity planning and resource optimization to meet business needs.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud system administration, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Experience in SITE cloud is a must https://www.site.sa/en/services-and-solutions/cloud
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, security protocols, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Competence in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an engineering role—it’s an opportunity to shape the infrastructure and technical future of Lucidya. You’ll play a key part in scaling our platform, building a strong engineering culture, and delivering technology that empowers companies across the region and beyond.