PCI IT Infrastructure Engineer

Thales; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an IT Infrastructure Support Specialist to maintain PCI‑compliant IT systems for a card personalization facility. You will handle server, network, storage, and security operations, ensuring high availability and aligned with PCI rules.

Required are 3–5 years in IT infrastructure, plus experience with Windows Server, AD, Linux, networks, and firewalls. Strong analytical and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT infrastructure support experience.
• Experience in PCI, banking, or secure manufacturing is a strong plus.
• Hands-on with Windows Server, AD, Linux, networking, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-level support for servers, network devices, workstations, printers, and production.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization platforms, storage, and backup systems.
• Manage network infrastructure (switches, firewalls, VLANs), maintaining segmentation between the card production network and the corporate network.
• Apply security patches and updates within the defined SLAs and maintain system hardening standards.
• Run vulnerability scans, review findings, and follow up on mitigation according to the remediation SLA.
• Manage user accounts and access rights (Active Directory).
• Monitor systems, logs, and alerts, and escalate and document security incidents immediately.
• Maintain backups and test restore procedures regularly.
• Maintain asset inventory, network diagrams, and configuration documentation.
• Support data center operations: environmental monitoring, cabling, and access logs.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for hardware, warranty, and support.
• Support internal and external audits (PCI, Payment Schemes, ISO) by providing evidence and closing findings.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

Networking

Firewalls

PCI compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

VMware/Hyper-V

Backup solutions

Monitoring tools

Job description

Thales in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an IT Infrastructure Support Specialist to maintain PCI‑compliant IT systems for a card personalization facility. You will handle server, network, storage, and security operations, ensuring high availability and aligned with PCI rules.

Required are 3–5 years in IT infrastructure, plus experience with Windows Server, AD, Linux, networks, and firewalls. Strong analytical and documentation skills are essential.