Senior Cloud Engineer

Tamkeen Technologies; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect to design and implement robust cloud infrastructures. This role involves leveraging leading cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP to create scalable and secure architectures that meet business needs. You'll be responsible for automating deployments, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with security best practices. Join a collaborative team that values continuous learning and innovation, and contribute to exciting cloud projects that drive business success. If you're passionate about cloud technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and secure cloud architectures based on business needs.
• Automate deployment pipelines and manage cloud infrastructure efficiently.

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization

Networking

Security

Monitoring and Logging

Scripting and Automation

Database Management

DevOps Practices

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Collaboration and Communication

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science

AWS certificate

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure Resource Manager

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

ELK stack

Git

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Cloud Architecture Design : Designing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures based on business requirements and best practices of the chosen cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning : Deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Deployment Automation : Implementing automated deployment pipelines (CI / CD) to enable rapid and reliable deployment of applications and services in the cloud environment.
• Monitoring and Optimization : Setting up monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure the performance, availability, and cost efficiency of cloud resources. Continuously optimizing cloud infrastructure and costs.
• Security Management : Implementing security best practices and configuring identity and access management (IAM) policies, encryption, network security, and compliance controls in the cloud environment.
• Troubleshooting and Incident Response : Responding to and resolving incidents and outages related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery : Setting up and maintaining backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity in the event of failures or disasters.
• Collaboration and Communication : Working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams, to ensure alignment and collaboration on cloud projects and initiatives.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing : Documenting cloud architectures, configurations, procedures, and best practices. Sharing knowledge and providing guidance to other team members and stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation : Staying updated with cloud technology trends, new features, and best practices. Evaluating and recommending new tools and technologies to improve cloud infrastructure and processes.
• Compliance and Governance : Ensuring cloud environments comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Implementing governance frameworks and controls to maintain security and compliance.
• Vendor Management : Managing relationships with cloud service providers (CSPs) and third-party vendors. Evaluating services, negotiating contracts, and optimizing costs.

Skills :

• Cloud Platforms : Proficiency in working with major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or others.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Experience with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Containerization : Knowledge of container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications.
• Networking : Understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, DNS, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Security : Familiarity with cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption methods, and compliance standards.
• Monitoring and Logging : Ability to set up and utilize monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Stackdriver, and logging solutions such as ELK stack or Cloud Logging.
• Scripting and Automation : Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating tasks and workflows in the cloud environment.
• Database Management : Knowledge of cloud database technologies like Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL, including configuration, backup, and scalability.
• DevOps Practices : Understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving : Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Collaboration and Communication : Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients, and for documenting processes and procedures.
• Continuous Learning : Given the rapid evolution of cloud technologies, a willingness to stay updated with industry trends, new tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
• AWS certificate