Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Position Overview

Location

• The description states KSA, with the city listed as Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Only in-country candidates are indicated; no remote, hybrid, or onsite policy is stated.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Azure compute, app services, database instances, and virtual networks across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Oversee enterprise identity management, single sign-on, and privileged access through Microsoft Entra ID.
• Manage cloud resource groups, subscriptions, permissions, and governance policies for cost efficiency and operational compliance.
• Support cloud-native firewalls and virtual security appliances protecting virtual corporate networks.
• Monitor security logs and incident alerts in Microsoft Sentinel and develop threat correlation rules.
• Deploy Microsoft Defender agents across servers and endpoints, and perform automated patching and vulnerability scans.
• Implement Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority Essential Cybersecurity Controls across the infrastructure.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a similar corporate role.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification is mandatory.
• Early-career banking experience is highly preferred.
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) is preferred.
• Microsoft Certified: Cloud & AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500) is preferred.

Compensation

• Package salary is SAR 15,000 per month.
• The package is negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and certifications.