DevOps Engineer | First KSA | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Tech Junction Ltd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

First KSA in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer with deep cloud infrastructure, Docker, Linux admin, and CI/CD expertise to join our client delivery team on a full-time basis. You will design, maintain, and scale cloud servers, containerized environments, and deployment automation, collaborating with software development squads and IT operations to ensure 24/7 reliability.

You will design, maintain, and scale cloud servers and containerized environments, implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering or site reliability engineering.
• Strong Linux administration, shell scripting, and kernel tuning skills.
• Proven Docker experience and container orchestration fundamentals.
• Solid CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Extensive experience with Nginx web servers, reverse proxies, and load balancing.
• Proficient Git version control workflows and collaboration.
• Availability for full-time employment in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, provision, and maintain cloud servers and enterprise hosting environments.
• Administer Linux operating systems (Ubuntu/CentOS/Debian) across cloud platforms.
• Build, manage, and optimize containerized workflows using Docker and registries.
• Develop, test, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Configure and secure Nginx, SSL/TLS certificates, and related components.
• Manage Git workflows and collaborative code integration.
• Implement infrastructure monitoring, logs, and real-time alerts.
• Collaborate with software, systems architects, and IT operations in Jeddah and KSA.
• Ensure cloud security baselines, data privacy, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Maintain comprehensive infrastructure runbooks and deployment logs.

Skills

Linux admin

Shell scripting

Kernel tuning

Docker

Container orchestration

CI/CD pipelines

Nginx

Git

Cloud monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

Position Summary

First KSA is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud infrastructure management, containerization, and automated delivery pipelines to join our client delivery team on a full-time basis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this specialized cloud operations and site reliability role, you will spearhead managing Linux operating environments, building robust CI/CD pipelines, administering Nginx web servers, and ensuring 24/7 system reliability, monitoring, and deployment automation. You will work closely with software development squads, systems architects, and IT operations teams to deliver scalable and secure cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in computer science or engineering, deep practical mastery of Docker, Git, Linux administration, and immediate availability for deployment in Jeddah.

Detailed Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer at First KSA in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, you will take full ownership of designing, maintaining, and scaling cloud servers, containerized environments, and deployment automation workflows. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass provisioning and hardening Linux operating systems (Ubuntu/CentOS), configuring Docker container runtimes, authoring CI/CD pipelines, and administering Nginx reverse proxies and SSL certificates. You will implement comprehensive monitoring solutions, track performance telemetry, manage git version control workflows, and handle seamless production deployments. Working in a fast-paced technology environment supporting construction, engineering, and enterprise operations in KSA, you will drive infrastructure stability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, provision, and maintain cloud servers, virtual private servers, and enterprise hosting environments.
• Administer, harden, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) across cloud platforms.
• Build, manage, and optimize containerized application workflows utilizing Docker and container registries.
• Develop, test, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment execution.
• Configure, optimize, and secure Nginx web servers, reverse proxies, load balancers, and SSL/TLS certificates.
• Administer Git version control repositories, branching strategies, and collaborative code integration workflows.
• Implement comprehensive infrastructure monitoring, log aggregation, and real-time alerting systems for operating environments.
• Collaborate closely with software development squads, systems architects, and IT support teams in Jeddah and KSA.
• Ensure strict adherence to cloud security baselines, data privacy standards, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, infrastructure runbooks, network topology diagrams, and deployment logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering, cloud infrastructure administration, or site reliability engineering.
• Strong technical mastery of Linux operating system administration, shell scripting, and kernel tuning.
• Proven practical experience with containerization technologies, specifically Docker and container orchestration fundamentals.
• Solid working knowledge of CI/CD toolchains (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and automated deployment pipelines.
• Extensive experience configuring and managing Nginx web servers, reverse proxies, and web traffic routing.
• Proficiency in Git version control workflows and collaborative code repository management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring tools, system metrics tracking, and log analysis platforms.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional cloud certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm charts, and container orchestration at scale.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Prior working experience in technology consulting, contracting, or engineering enterprises across the GCC region.
• Advanced scripting capabilities in Python or Bash for infrastructure automation and log parsing.

Application Information

• Recruiter: First KSA Human Resources Team
• Contact Name: First KSA HR Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for DevOps engineering roles in the GCC region, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on Linux administration, Docker containerization, and CI/CD pipeline implementation track record.