8 Azure Cloud jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Our customer is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to contribute to success in the Technical domain.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools/software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards
• Experience in the related industry
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments

This individual will be part of the Fortinet Cloud Security Consulting team and become the center of excellence for specific Cloud Security technology areas and associated Fortinet products/solutions. They will need to be comfortable in front of customers of all levels and be able to deliver paid consulting services and proof of concepts. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge and hands-on experience of public and/or private cloud technologies, software development experience, network/application security expertise and support four main areas of responsibility:

1) Cloud Security Solution Expert

• Assist customers with creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints with a focus on vendor-neutral and cloud-agnostic design and implementation best practices
• Become an expert in Fortinet products within cloud solutions
• Maintain knowledge of competitiveproductsand services
• Respond to industry analyst inquiries and conduct demos
• Attend customer meetings and provide expert opinion oncloud security design/architecture
• Provide custom architecture and automation code, as per the requirements set by a given customer for their cloud deployments
• Publish reference architectures for specific use cases
• Dedicate a percentage of their time to ongoing training/education for new technologies
• Help drive technical webinars and hands-on demo’s
• Help the NSE institute for the advanced course materials and with constructive feedback
• Publish public information, such as whitepapers and blogs around salient technology topics
• Draft architecture papers for in-depth analysis and reasoning for technology adoption
• Continuous active networking within the industryto build relationships and awareness

Required Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in roles such as SE, Consulting SE, or Solution Architect in the Cloud, Networking, Infrastructure, and/or Cybersecurity industries
• In depth knowledge and hands on experience with two or more of the following public/private cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX
• Proficiency in modern software architecture using CI/CD, DevOps tools (Ansible / CloudFormation / Azure ARM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, and API-first strategy
• Working knowledge of Python, Java and/or other programming languages
• Public Cloud certifications are highly recommended (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Proven expertise in Networking and Security; industry certifications form leading vendors are highly desirable
• Prior experience in designing and building applications using Container and serverless technologies is preferred
• Excellent presentation and demo skills
• Prior experience working at a cybersecurity and networking consulting company is highly desirable
• Superior documentation and technical writing capabilities
• Three or more years of experience with cloud solutions, virtual platforms, and software development
• Proficiency in English language is required
• Comfortable in public speaking

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Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner…

About the role …

As a Cloud Architect Manager at Artefact, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions that support our clients’ data and technology ecosystems. You will collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure cloud architecture is aligned with business needs, optimizing tool selection, cost efficiency, and scalability. Additionally, you will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to Artefact’s growth by driving innovation and promoting best practices in cloud technology.

What you'll be doing …

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure architectures (cloud, on-premise, hybrid) aligned with business requirements.
• Define and enforce best practices for cloud platform deployment and configuration, security, networking, operations and tools selection.
• Oversee the integration of cloud platforms with data pipelines, storage, and compute services.
• Standardize coding, deployment, and monitoring practices across cloud environments.
• Design and implement automated solutions to set up, monitor, and adjust cloud infrastructure efficiently.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives for complex technical challenges related to cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple cloud projects, ensuring efficient resource management.
• Foster teamwork by mentoring, coaching and guiding cloud engineers and ensuring knowledge transfer.
• Manage client relationships regarding project expectations, timelines, and outcomes.
• Contribute to Artefact's growth by maintaining tech partnerships, leading technical proposals to support project planning and identify potential growth areas with existing accounts.

What you'll need …

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud architectures on Azure at scale
• Strong expertise in cloud security, networking, and compliance frameworks.
• Led the end-to-end design of highly available, secure, and cost-optimized Azure environments for enterprise customers, leveraging services such as Azure Virtual Network, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure App Service.
• Defined multi-region DR/HA architectures using Azure Traffic Manager, paired regions, and Azure Site Recovery, achieving RTOs under 1 hour for mission-critical workloads.
• Enable automated patching, scaling, and monitoring tasks via Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and PowerShell DSC, improving operational efficiency.
• Deep understanding of cloud cost optimization, monitoring, and high availability design patterns.
• Collaborated with data engineers to optimize architectures on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Synapse, and MS Fabric
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing technical teams and large-scale projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience creating business-focused presentations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities for complex, multi-disciplinary cloud projects.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and navigating client discussions effectively.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical teams in cloud engineering best practices.
• A track record of contributing to business growth through technical innovation and strategic initiatives.

Artefact’s teams are made up of the best experts in their fields, and it’s our biggest responsibility to ensure their professional development and personal wellbeing.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive
Resident Engineer

to support and optimize our customer's deployment of the Netskope Cloud Security platform. Acting as an integral part of the customer's technical team, you will provide hands-on technical expertise to ensure the smooth operation and enhancement of the existing Netskope deployment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate engineer to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and help deliver value to a key project.

Core Responsibilities

• Customer Support and Collaboration
  :
• Act as the trusted technical consultant for the customer's project team.
• Directly integrate with the customer's team to provide on-site technical assistance and deployment support.
• Serve as the customer advocate, ensuring alignment with their business goals.
• Technical Tasks
  :
• Perform ongoing configuration, fine-tuning, and optimization of the deployed Netskope Cloud Security platform.
• Assist with policy creation, updates, and troubleshooting to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Support and troubleshoot integrations between the Netskope platform and the customer's existing IT environment.
• Documentation and Reporting
  :
• Create comprehensive technical documentation tailored to the customer's specific deployment.
• Deliver detailed weekly status reports summarizing progress, open issues, and planned activities.
• Problem Solving and Best Practices
  :
• Resolve technical issues effectively by collaborating with Netskope support and internal teams.
• Provide guidance on best practices for platform utilization to enhance security posture and efficiency.
• Recommend additional features or training to maximize the customer's return on investment.

Key Qualifications

• Experience
  :
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or network security.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks).
• Familiarity with technical support, professional services, or implementation projects.
• Skills
  :
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT environments and heterogeneous systems.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting security policies and platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications (Preferred)
  :
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications.
• Project management qualifications such as ITIL or PRINCE2 are advantageous.

Job Title: Microsoft Azure IAM & PKI Specialist (SME)

Location: Jeddah

Experience: 8-12 years

Job Description

IAM: Microsoft Azure IAM SME (e.g., Entra ID, etc.), Microsoft Azure IAM SME (e.g., Entra ID, etc.).

Microsoft Entra (Entra ID, Permissions Management, ID Governance)

• Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts (SSO, MFA, conditional access, RBAC).

• Entra ID administration (user/group management, app registration, service principals).

• Federation & integration (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect).

• Identity Governance (access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows).

• Permissions Management (cloud entitlements across Azure, GCP).

• Troubleshooting authentication & authorization issues.

Microsoft Azure

• Azure AD / Entra integration with Azure resources.

• Azure RBAC & security best practices.

• Azure Policy & compliance management.

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel (security monitoring).

• Familiarity with ARM templates/Bicep for infrastructure automation.

Microsoft Active Directory (AD)

• AD domain services administration (user, group, OU, GPO).

• Domain & forest trust management.

• DNS integration with AD.

• AD replication & troubleshooting (dcdiag, repadmin).

• Security hardening (admin tiering, delegation).

• AD backup & recovery procedures.

Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

• PKI concepts (public/private keys, X.509 certificates, CRL, OCSP).

• Installing & configuring AD CS (root CA, subordinate CA).

• Certificate templates, enrollment policies, and auto-enrollment.

• Managing CRLs & OCSP responders.

• Securing CA infrastructure & key material.

• Certificate lifecycle management & renewal automation.

Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)

• Managing certificate inventories & expiration alerts.

• Automated issuance & renewal (SCEP, ACME protocols).

• Integrating PKI with endpoint, server, and network devices.

• Governance & compliance for certificate usage.

• Transitioning cryptographic algorithms (e.g., SHA-1 → SHA-256, RSA → ECC).

Microsoft PKI

• Deep understanding of PKI trust chains.

• Secure design of enterprise PKI.

• Policy & practice statement creation.

• Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration.

• Root & subordinate CA separation & protection.

Microsoft Network Policy Server (NPS)

• RADIUS server configuration.

• Integration with AD for authentication.

• NPS policies for wired/wireless 802.1X authentication.

• NPS & MFA integration.

• Troubleshooting RADIUS authentication issues (logs, Event Viewer).

Google Cloud Console Management

• GCP IAM (roles, service accounts, policies).

• Project, folder, and organization-level resource management.

• Integration with external identity providers (Entra ID, SAML).

• Monitoring & logging with Google Cloud Operations Suite.

• Security best practices in GCP (org policy, security command center).

Line of Service
Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Managed Services

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in managed services focus on a variety of outsourced solutions and support clients across numerous functions. These individuals help organisations streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by managing key processes and functions on their behalf. They are skilled in project management, technology, and process optimization to deliver high-quality services to clients.

As a managed service delivery generalist at PwC, you will execute outsourced processes, such as client and customer interaction; data review, enrichment and processing; implementing and monitoring quality controls; and resolving escalations and queries.

Company Overview
PwC Overview:
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We're a network of firms in 152 countries with more than 328,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services

PwC Middle East Overview
Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 10,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond

Corporate Culture & Working Environment
Our culture is one of inclusivity and care, where we respect each other and our differences. It's one that supports collaboration, teamwork and innovation and one that embraces difference. We support everyone having a voice and feeling empowered to challenge the status quo, bringing new ideas to the table

As PwC staff, you will have the chance to collaborate across level, line of services, and global network. Not only in terms of work, get involved too in firm-wide events

Line Of Service And Overview
Managed Services is the delivery and execution business within PwC, providing operational solutions for clients. It brings the best of PwC's advisory capabilities, our technology expertise and our operational delivery to help clients solve complex problems

Job Details
Job Summary
What does this role aim to achieve in the firm/what impact does the role create
Responsible for driving sales growth and creating tailored cloud managed services solutions for enterprise customers. This role combines deep technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong business acumen to deliver value-based solutions aligned with client objectives.

Roles And Responsibilities
Daily tasks and delivery expectation

• Own the full sales lifecycle for cloud managed services, from qualification to closure.
• Engage with CxO-level stakeholders to understand business requirements and propose appropriate cloud Services solutions.
• Design managed service offerings for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, cloud cost optimization, DRaaS, monitoring, and governance.
• Build tailored proposals, TCO/ROI models, and contractual structures for multi-year cloud outsourcing deals.
• Collaborate with delivery, architecture, Application and security teams to ensure solution feasibility and compliance.
• Drive commercial strategy, Operational and pricing models, and SLA/XLA definition.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale's (Azure, AWS, GCP), ISVs, and OEM partners.
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and lead cloud transformation workshops with clients.
• Track and achieve quarterly/annual sales targets in alignment with the cloud GTM strategy.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud trends and competitive landscape to refine offerings.

Expected Skills
Specific learned abilities or technical skills

• Strong knowledge of cloud architectures (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), migration strategies, FinOps, AIOPs, and DevOps.
• Certifications on Azure/AWS/Google Certified Practitioner.
• Proven success in structuring and closing complex cloud managed service contracts.

Expected Competencies
Values, behaviors & attitude

• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong technology services domain knowledge to lead conversations and create thought leaderships
• Executive level presence and influence
• Good negotiation skills
• Business and commercial acumen
• Able to demonstrate agility between complex deals and simplification of messages

Required Language Skills
Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus

Minimum Education And Specific Qualification
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

Years Of Experience
10 years of experience in Cloud Services Sales and solutioning role.

Education
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Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications
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Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Outsourcing, Claims Performance Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complaint Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Review, Contract Review, Corrective Actions, Creativity, Customer Data Management (CDM), Customer Due Diligence, Customer Handling, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Delivery Excellence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion {+ 28 more}

Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date