30 Azure Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

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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.

Role Summary

Translate business needs into trustworthy, actionable analytics across Microsoft Fabric and Azure. Own requirements, documentation, semantic modeling, and BI/AI consumption (Power BI + "Talk-to-Your-Data" assistant powered by Azure OpenAI), with strong focus on data quality, security, and bilingual (Arabic/English) delivery.

Key Responsibilities (Azure-aligned)

1) Requirements & Documentation

• Run workshops; capture detailed business/technical requirements and data lineage.
• Produce BPMN processes and
  data flow diagrams
  mapped to
  Fabric workspaces, Lakehouse/Warehouse tables, and ADF/Fabric Data Pipelines
  .
• Maintain
  business glossary
  (2,000+ attributes) in Purview/Fabric Catalog with owners, PII tags, and quality rules.
• Define
  KPIs/metrics
  and implement in
  Power BI semantic models
  (calculation groups, metrics).

2) Data Ingestion, Quality & Modeling

• Collaborate with data engineers to design
  ADF & Fabric Data Pipelines
  (IRs for on-prem SQL, schedules, triggers, alerts).
• Author
  Dataflows Gen2
  for self-service ingestion; create
  DQ rulesets
  and monitoring (Fabric Monitoring Hub).
• Partner on
  Fabric Lakehouse
  (bronze/silver) and
  Fabric Warehouse
  (star schema, SCDs, keys, partitions, incremental refresh).
• Write SQL/PySpark for profiling, transformations, and reconciliation against source systems.

3) BI Specifications & Delivery (Power BI)

• Define report specs, wireframes, drill paths, and
  Arabic/English localization
  .
• Build performant
  Power BI datasets
  (composite models, Direct Lake/DirectQuery),
  RLS/OLS
  , usage metrics, and endorsements.
• Govern workspace roles, deployment pipelines (Dev/Test/Prod), and
  Git integration (Azure DevOps)
  .

4) AI Experiences ("Talk-to-Your-Data")

• Specify and validate
  RAG
  flows using
  Azure AI Search + Azure OpenAI
  over Fabric data.
• Draft prompt/grounding policies, evaluation criteria (factuality, toxicity), and fallback rules.
• Work with app devs to host the assistant on
  Azure App Service
  (APIM, Managed Identity, Key Vault, Private Link).

5) Testing, UAT & Adoption

• Define UAT scenarios, acceptance criteria, and SLA/OLA for refresh and serving layers.
• Create user guides, training (Arabic/English), and a
  report/catalog portal
  (App Service) with change logs.
• Track adoption and continuously improve based on telemetry.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business/Stats/Economics/IT (or equivalent).
• 5–7+ years in analytics/business analysis with
  Power BI
  and strong SQL.
• Hands-on with
  Microsoft Fabric
  (Lakehouse/Warehouse, Dataflows Gen2, Data Pipelines)
  or
  Azure Synapse experience transitioning to Fabric.
• Familiarity with
  Azure Data Factory
  ,
  Azure ML
  basics (experiments, models, endpoints),
  Azure OpenAI
  &
  AI Search
  concepts for RAG.
• Understanding of
  RLS/OLS, dimensional modeling, and cost/perf tuning
  .
• Excellent Arabic & English communication; awareness of KSA data/regulatory context.

Nice-to-Have

• Python/PySpark for data prep; DAX/MDX expertise.
• Azure governance:
  Purview
  ,
  Key Vault
  ,
  Private Link
  ,
  PIM
  ,
  Defender for Cloud
  .
• Certifications:
  DP-600 (Fabric Analytics Engineer)
  ,
  PL-300
  ,
  DP-203
  ,
  AI-102/AI-Engineer
  .

DevOps/Cloud Engineer – Dammam, Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a
DevOps/Cloud Engineer
to join our Technology Unit in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and CI/CD pipelines who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments.

You will play a critical role in designing and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure to support both enterprise applications and advanced AI/ML workloads, working closely with cross-functional teams across development, QA, operations, and data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain
  scalable and secure cloud infrastructure
  on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and optimize
  CI/CD pipelines
  with integrated testing, monitoring, and security.
• Architect and support
  machine learning workflows
  , including generative AI workloads.
• Implement and manage
  containerized environments
  using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using
  Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Bash
  .
• Establish and manage
  observability tools
  (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Datadog).
• Ensure compliance with
  industry standards and security best practices
  .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support agile development and deployment practices.

Requirements

• Minimum
  3–5 years of experience
  in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong experience with
  cloud platforms
  (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven expertise in
  CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
  .
• Proficiency in
  scripting languages
  (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with
  DevSecOps principles, identity management, and compliance frameworks
  .
• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  , or equivalent experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting
  AI/ML environments
  including large language models and generative AI.
• Exposure to
  tech start-ups or high-growth environments
  .
• Advanced English proficiency.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that is building the foundation for
cutting-edge cloud and AI-driven solutions
. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Security Cloud Engineer
to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud environments. The candidate will ensure the security, compliance, and performance of the company's cloud infrastructure while aligning with
Saudi cybersecurity regulations (NCA)
.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud environments.
• Monitor and manage cloud and on-premises networks using Azure monitoring tools.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and remote connectivity solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and cloud-related security issues.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) regulations and internal policies.
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of network and data security strategies within Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Analyze organizational needs and recommend improvements for network security architecture.
• Develop and implement IT security standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage and mentor IT security and network teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Report and document system performance, vulnerabilities, and incident resolutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science
  ,
  Information Technology
  , or a related field.
• Minimum
  5 years of experience
  in Azure cloud networking and security.
• Proven experience as a
  Network Administrator
  or
  Cloud Security Engineer
  .
• Strong understanding of network monitoring and management tools within Azure.
• Knowledge of
  Saudi Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
  regulations.

Certifications (Required/Preferred):

• ITIL Foundation Certified
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Additional certifications are an advantage:
• CISSP
  ,
  CISM
  , or
  ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Technical Skills:

• Azure Cloud Security and Networking
• Network Monitoring & Firewall Configuration
• VPN Setup and Management
• Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Environments
• Cybersecurity Frameworks and Compliance
• Network Troubleshooting and Optimization

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Fluent in English

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic
Cloud Engineer
specializing in hyper-scaler cloud platforms, preferably
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
,
OCVS
,
and GCP
. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with exceptional consulting skills to deliver tailored cloud solutions to our clients.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, operate, manage and optimize cloud solutions
• Configure and deploy cloud resources, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into technical requirements.
• Conduct cloud assessments, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices for cloud operations, governance, and compliance.
• Deliver technical workshops and training sessions for clients and internal teams.
• Stay updated with the latest features and advancements in OCI, GCP, and other hyper-scaler platforms.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience on one of the hyperscalers (OCI – OCVS - GCP)
• Excellent troubleshooting and innovative problem-solving abilities, as well as the ability to act quickly.
• Good understanding of Containers, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, and best practices.
• ITIL Certified.
• Solid understanding of cloud practice for backup and DR deployments.
• Proven track of successful deployments and managed services.
• This role might require working outside of business hours and during weekends and travel outside of Egypt for a prolonged period of time
• Preferred banking experience

We are seeking a
DevOps/Cloud Engineer
to join our Technology Unit in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and CI/CD pipelines who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments.

You will play a critical role in designing and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure to support both enterprise applications and advanced AI/ML workloads, working closely with cross-functional teams across development, QA, operations, and data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain
  scalable and secure cloud infrastructure
  on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and optimize
  CI/CD pipelines
  with integrated testing, monitoring, and security.
• Architect and support
  machine learning workflows
  , including generative AI workloads.
• Implement and manage
  containerized environments
  using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using
  Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Bash
  .
• Establish and manage
  observability tools
  (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Datadog).
• Ensure compliance with
  industry standards and security best practices
  .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support agile development and deployment practices.

Requirements

• Minimum
  3–5 years of experience
  in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong experience with
  cloud platforms
  (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven expertise in
  CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
  .
• Proficiency in
  scripting languages
  (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with
  DevSecOps principles, identity management, and compliance frameworks
  .
• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  , or equivalent experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting
  AI/ML environments
  including large language models and generative AI.
• Exposure to
  tech start-ups or high-growth environments
  .
• Advanced English proficiency.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that is building the foundation for
cutting-edge cloud and AI-driven solutions
. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued.

Role: Cloud Network Engineer Location: -Remote

Email:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Network Designing and Operations: Experience with AWS, GCP, and Azure.

2. Cloud Implementation: Performing cloud implementations.

3. Infrastructure Analysis and Migration: Evaluating existing infrastructure and migrating applications to the cloud.

4. Security: Managing and securing infrastructure across cloud platforms using Palo Alto and Cloud Native FW.

5. Aviatrix: Experience with Aviatrix Multi-Cloud Networking is mandatory.

6. Terraform: Proficiency in Terraform is required.

7. CI/CD: Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) is a plus.

8. GitHub: Familiarity with GitHub is necessary.

Requirements:

1. Self-starter who can work independently.

2. Experience with Aviatrix, cloud, and on-prem infrastructure.

3. Strong expertise in Terraform and GitHub.

Ideal Candidate:

A Cloud Network Engineer with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). They should have expertise in Aviatrix Multi-Cloud Networking, Terraform, and GitHub, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing work schedules.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼3, ﷼4,500.00 per month

Job Title: Telco Cloud Engineer

Location: Riyadh

Department: Network / Cloud Engineering

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Telco Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, OpenStack, and scripting skills. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automating and supporting telecom cloud environments, along with a solid Linux background.

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Must-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of MANO framework

• Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies

• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift and OpenStack

• Proficiency in Linux scripting

• Strong knowledge of Python and Shell scripting

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Good to Have:

• Basic understanding of Routing and Switching

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Qualifications:

• Degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field

• 10 years of experience in telco cloud or related infrastructure roles

The Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer will be highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of various operating systems, virtualization technologies, cloud platforms (OCI Azure, GCP), networking, and security best practices. The Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure while maintaining strict compliance with all relevant cybersecurity regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Lead and execute cloud migration projects.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms like OCI, Azure, and GCP.
• Provision and manage virtual machines, containers, and other cloud resources.
• Manage cloud storage solutions (object, block, file) for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, security, and business continuity for cloud-based systems.

On-premises Systems:

• Maintain and troubleshoot on-premises hardware and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Deploy, configure and manage VMware vSphere virtual environment.
• Install, configure, and manage on-premises software applications.
• Integrate on-premises systems with cloud infrastructure for seamless data flow.

Systems Administration:

• Manage and maintain server infrastructure (physical and virtual) including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Administer and maintain operating systems (Linux, Windows) and related services.
• Design, implement, and administer Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and related applications.
• Manage user accounts, licenses, and permissions within the Office 365 environment.
• Configure and manage email services, including mailbox creation, distribution groups, and email policies.
• Monitor Office 365 services and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement and maintain system security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, OS hardening, and access controls.
• Perform system performance tuning and optimization.
• Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation.

Endpoint Security:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint management and security.
• Enforce device compliance policies, including device encryption, password complexity, and malware protection.
• Deploy and manage mobile device management (MDM) policies.
• Deploy and manage applications through the Intune platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Intune-related issues.
• Investigate and respond to malware infections and other endpoint threats.
• Implement and enforce security policies on endpoints.

Identity and Access Management:

• Implement and manage identity and access solutions, including Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Configure and manage user authentication, password policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) and conditional access policies.
• Implement and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

Data Governance and Compliance:

• Implement and manage data loss prevention (DLP) policies to protect sensitive information.
• Configure and manage retention policies and data archiving within Office 365.
• Monitor compliance with industry, local regulations, and organizational policies.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and implement automation scripts for system administration tasks using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Automate routine maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with local industry regulations such as NCA and data security standards.
• Monitor security alerts and respond to security incidents.
• Integrate systems with Cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, PAM, …

Monitoring and Optimization:

• Proactively monitor cloud and on-premises system performance using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Implement cost-saving measures by optimizing cloud resource allocation.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other IT teams (e.g., development, security, operations) to ensure smooth system operations.
• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in on-call rotation for system support.

Research and Development:

• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends and best practices in cloud computing and systems administration.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in systems administration, O365, Exchange Online and cloud computing.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms like OCI, Azure, or GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, Microsoft Office 365 services, including Exchange Online,

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere
• Microsoft Active Directory, GPOs, Windows Servers, Networking services (DNS, DHCP,) and related systems
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, including Azure Active Directory and Single Sign-On.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance requirements within Office 365.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security and cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive learner with the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator
• Cloud computing certification in major cloud technologies
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals