Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer

The Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable AWS and hybrid cloud architectures while leading end-to-end solution delivery.

The role ensures compliance with Saudi cybersecurity standards, supports complex system integrations, and provides advanced troubleshooting across enterprise environments. It maintains ITIL-aligned operations with structured documentation, runbooks, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available AWS architectures.
• Produce HLD/LLD documentation and architecture diagrams aligned with best practices.
• Lead AWS implementations across compute, storage, networking, security, and database services.
• Optimize cloud environments for cost efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Architect hybrid cloud environments integrating AWS with on-prem infrastructure.
• Implement secure connectivity solutions including VPN, Direct Connect, and IPSec.
• Support enterprise system and third-party integrations.
• Architect integrations between legacy systems and modern cloud platforms.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi cybersecurity regulations (NCA ECC, SAMA, ISO 27001).
• Design secure architectures using IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and monitoring controls.
• Support audits, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.
• Maintain alignment with cybersecurity governance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide L3/L4 advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Support production environments under ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Release).
• Ensure service continuity through structured DR and BCP documentation.
• Maintain architecture documents, SOPs, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Lead end-to-end solution lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and optimization.
• Participate in RFP evaluations, technical reviews, and solution validation.
• Provide architectural oversight for complex projects and infrastructure upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (Mandatory).
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD) preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture and enterprise IT environments.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting production-grade cloud solutions.
• Experience in Saudi regulatory and compliance environments is highly advantageous.
• Strong expertise in AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, EKS, etc.).
• Experience designing hybrid cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of networking, firewalls, routing, VPN, and secure connectivity.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL-based operational frameworks.
• Experience with disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP).
• Advanced troubleshooting capability in complex distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work in high-availability production environments.
• Excellent documentation discipline.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.