Summary
flyadeal is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer in Jeddah to design and deliver secure AWS and hybrid cloud architectures. The role covers cloud implementation and optimization, enterprise integrations, advanced troubleshooting, and ITIL-aligned production operations. The engineer will support Saudi cybersecurity compliance, audits, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least four years of hands-on experience, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification are required.
The posting
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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.