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Senior Cloud Platforms Engineer
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Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is working to realise Vision 2030 and has a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in AI to create a lasting impact.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platforms Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. You will lead the design, development, and operation of our internal platform services, shaping a highly reliable, scalable, and developer-friendly infrastructure to support our microservices and cloud-native applications.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain internal cloud platform capabilities on GCP and/or OCI, with Kubernetes (GKE/OKE) at its core.
- Operate scalable, resilient, and observable infrastructure systems including CI/CD pipelines and service mesh components.
- Build and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, or similar tools.
- Manage Kubernetes cluster lifecycle: upgrades, patching, and tuning.
- Create reusable templates, GitOps workflows, and automation for microservice deployment.
- Implement observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) to monitor system health.
- Develop self-service tools, APIs, and CLIs to streamline provisioning, secrets, and deployment workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce friction and improve deployment speed and quality.
- Promote platform adoption through documentation, training, and enablement.
- Ensure secure-by-default practices across the platform (network policies, IAM, pod security).
- Align infrastructure practices with internal and external compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud platform or infrastructure engineering.
- Expertise in Kubernetes and containerized microservices architecture.
- Proficient with Terraform, Helm, GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, Linux, and service discovery.
- Experience with observability tooling (Datadog, Prometheus, Fluent Bit).
- Scripting in Go, Python, or Bash.
- Background in developer platform enablement and internal tooling is a plus.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (GCP, OCI, AWS).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes policy enforcement (OPA/Gatekeeper).
- Familiarity with cloud-native backing services like Postgres, MySQL, Redis.
Join us at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, working in a high-growth environment. You will be entrusted with significant responsibility, with support from competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and a culture that empowers you to excel. Enjoy working alongside some of the brightest minds in AI in a fun and dynamic workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be their best selves.
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About Mozn
Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and it’s working to realise Vision 2030 with a proven track record of excellence in supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
About Mozn
Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and it’s working to realise Vision 2030 with a proven track record of excellence in supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally that ensure the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a long-lasting impact.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platforms Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team and lead the design, development, and operation of our internal platform services. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a highly reliable, scalable, and developer-friendly infrastructure to support our growing portfolio of microservices and cloud-native applications.
What You'll Do
Platform Engineering & Infrastructure
- Design, build, and maintain internal cloud platform capabilities on GCP and/or OCI, with Kubernetes (GKE/OKE) at its core.
- Operate scalable, resilient, and observable infrastructure systems, including CI/CD pipelines and service mesh components.
- Build and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, or similar tools.
- Design, build, and maintain self-service secure backing services such as MySQL, Postgres, ClickHouse, RabbitMQ, and Kafka.
- Manage Kubernetes cluster lifecycle: upgrades, patching, and tuning.
- Create reusable templates, GitOps workflows, and automation for microservice deployment.
- Implement observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) to monitor system health.
- Develop self-service tools, APIs, and CLIs to streamline provisioning, secrets, and deployment workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce friction and improve deployment speed and quality.
- Promote platform adoption through documentation, training, and enablement.
- Expert networking
- Ensure secure-by-default practices across the platform (network policies, IAM, pod security).
- Align infrastructure practices with internal and external compliance requirements.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud platform or infrastructure engineering.
- Expertise in Kubernetes and containerised microservices architecture.
- Strong expertise in backing services such as MySQL, Postgres, Kafka, and RabbitMQ
- Proficient with Terraform, Helm, GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, Linux, and service discovery.
- Experience with observability tooling (Datadog, Prometheus, Fluent Bit).
- Scripting in Go, Python, or Bash.
- Background in developer platform enablement and internal tooling is a plus.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (GCP, OCI, AWS).
- Knowledge of AI agents and GenAI in streamlining platform engineering
- You will be at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, joining a high-growth rocket-ship in an exciting space.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
- The fundamentals will be taken care of: competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an enabling culture so that you can focus on what you do best
- You will enjoy a fun and dynamic workplace working alongside some of the greatest minds in AI.
- We believe strength lies in difference, embracing all for who they are and empowered to be the best version of themselves.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries Software Development
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Cloud Platforms Engineer
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Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is working to realise Vision 2030 and has a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in AI to create a lasting impact.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platforms Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. You will lead the design, development, and operation of our internal platform services, shaping a highly reliable, scalable, and developer-friendly infrastructure to support our microservices and cloud-native applications.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and maintain internal cloud platform capabilities on GCP and/or OCI, with Kubernetes (GKE/OKE) at its core.
- Operate scalable, resilient, and observable infrastructure systems including CI/CD pipelines and service mesh components.
- Build and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Helm, or similar tools.
- Manage Kubernetes cluster lifecycle: upgrades, patching, and tuning.
- Create reusable templates, GitOps workflows, and automation for microservice deployment.
- Implement observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) to monitor system health.
- Develop self-service tools, APIs, and CLIs to streamline provisioning, secrets, and deployment workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce friction and improve deployment speed and quality.
- Promote platform adoption through documentation, training, and enablement.
- Ensure secure-by-default practices across the platform (network policies, IAM, pod security).
- Align infrastructure practices with internal and external compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud platform or infrastructure engineering.
- Expertise in Kubernetes and containerized microservices architecture.
- Proficient with Terraform, Helm, GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, Linux, and service discovery.
- Experience with observability tooling (Datadog, Prometheus, Fluent Bit).
- Scripting in Go, Python, or Bash.
- Background in developer platform enablement and internal tooling is a plus.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (GCP, OCI, AWS).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes policy enforcement (OPA/Gatekeeper).
- Familiarity with cloud-native backing services like Postgres, MySQL, Redis.
Join us at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, working in a high-growth environment. You will be entrusted with significant responsibility, with support from competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and a culture that empowers you to excel. Enjoy working alongside some of the brightest minds in AI in a fun and dynamic workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be their best selves.
#J-18808-LjbffrCloud Platforms and Infrastructure Consultant
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Please note: Applicants to this role must have work authorization in Saudi Arabia as this role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Minimum qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in project management and technical solution delivery.
- Experience with architecture, developing, and maintaining technical solutions in virtualization or cloud environments.
- Experience in networking, compute infrastructure (e.g., servers, databases, firewalls, load balancers) and architecting, developing, or maintaining cloud solutions in virtualized environments (Networking, DevOps/SRE, Security, Compute, Storage, Kubernetes).
- Experience working with channel partners, systems integrators, and third-party developers to deliver successful solutions.
- Experience with deployment and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, etc).
- Experience in deploying distributed data processing systems in one or more of the following: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
- Experience in systems design with an ability to architect or explain complex systems interactions including data flows, common interfaces, APIs etc.
- Experience with reading software code in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Javascript, or Python).
- Ability to communicate in English and Arabic fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google’s global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners.
As a Platforms and Infrastructure Cloud Consultant, you will work directly with Google’s customers on critical projects to help them transform their businesses. You will provide management, consulting, and technical aptitude to customer engagements while working with client executives and key technical leaders to deploy solutions via Google’s Cloud Platform. You will also work closely with key Google partners, servicing top accounts to manage programs, deliver consulting services, and provide technical guidance and best practice expertise.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Responsibilities- Work with customer technical leads, client executives, and partners to manage and deliver successful implementations of cloud solutions becoming a trusted advisor to decision makers throughout the engagement.
- Propose solution architectures and manage the deployment of cloud-based distributed virtualized infrastructure solutions according to complex customer requirements and implementation best practices.
- Work with internal specialists, Product, and Engineering teams to package approaches, best practices, and lessons learned into thought leadership, methodologies, and published assets.
- Interact with Sales, Partners, and customer technical stakeholders to manage project scope, priorities, deliverables, risks and issues, and timelines for successful client outcomes.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Seniority level- Not Applicable
- Full-time
- Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering
- Industries Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet
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#J-18808-LjbffrCloud Platforms and Infrastructure Consultant
Posted 9 days ago
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XPlease note: Applicants to this role must have work authorization in Saudi Arabia as this role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
+ 5 years of experience in project management and technical solution delivery.
+ Experience with architecture, developing, and maintaining technical solutions in virtualization or cloud environments.
+ Experience in networking, compute infrastructure (e.g., servers, databases, firewalls, load balancers) and architecting, developing, or maintaining cloud solutions in virtualized environments (Networking, DevOps/SRE, Security, Compute, Storage, Kubernetes).
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience working with channel partners, systems integrator, and third-party developers to deliver successful solutions.
+ Experience with deployment and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, etc).
+ Experience in deploying distributed data processing systems in one or more of the following: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
+ Experience in systems design with an ability to architect or explain complex systems interactions including data flows, common interfaces, APIs etc.
+ Experience with reading software code in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Javascript, or Python).
+ Ability to communicate in English and Arabic fluently to support client relationship management in this region
**About the job**
The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google's global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners.
As a Platforms and Infrastructure Cloud Consultant, you will work directly with Google's customers on critical projects to help them transform their businesses. You will provide management, consulting and technical aptitude to customer engagements while working with client executives and key technical leaders to deploy solutions via Google's Cloud Platform. You will also work closely with key Google partners, servicing top accounts to manage programs, deliver consulting services, and provide technical guidance and best practice expertise.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
**Responsibilities**
+ Work with customer technical leads, client executives, and partners to manage and deliver successful implementations of cloud solutions becoming a trusted advisor to decision makers throughout the engagement.
+ Propose solution architectures and manage the deployment of cloud based distributed virtualized infrastructure solutions according to complex customer requirements and implementation best practices.
+ Work with internal specialists, Product, and Engineering teams to package approaches, best practices, and lessons learned into thought leadership, methodologies, and published assets.
+ Interact with Sales, Partners, and customer technical stakeholders to manage project scope, priorities, deliverables, risks and issues, and timelines for successful client outcomes.
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Customer Engineering Manager, Google Cloud
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience as a technical field engineer in a cloud computing environment or experience in a similar customer facing role.
- Experience in people management, with experience in strategy/team development and leadership engagement.
- Ability to speak and write in English and Arabic fluently.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience as a customer-facing field engineer.
- Experience in and understanding of data and information management as it relates to big data trends and issues within businesses. Experience using and/or managing databases.
- Knowledge of Big Data, PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, public cloud, and related industry and technical concepts.
- Ability to craft a compelling message and tailor it for a given audience.
**About the job**:
The Google Cloud Platform team helps customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google’s global network, web-scale data centers and software infrastructure. As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes use technology to connect with customers, employees and partners.
As a Sales Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team of customer engineers who engage with business prospects, discover and assess customer requirements, prepare and present demonstrations of Google’s Cloud services, and address and overcome technical objections that arise throughout the business process across Spain.
Google Cloud provides organizations with leading infrastructure, platform capabilities and industry solutions. We deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology to help companies operate more efficiently and adapt to changing needs, giving customers a foundation for the future. Customers in more than 150 countries turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to solve their most critical business problems.
**Responsibilities**:
- Organize, train and equip the Sales Engineering team.
- Work with Google Cloud Sales leadership to identify, qualify and prioritize coverage for opportunities. Participate in periodic opportunity review meetings providing insight into how to best secure the technical opportunity.
- Work with the Sales Account team, customer support, product management, customer solutions, and engineering to resolve product problems affecting customer satisfaction.
- Assess team’s go-to-market readiness, identify gaps in preparedness, and build plans to ensure the team is trained and equipped to successfully perform in support of business goals.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Customer Engineer, Smart Analytics, Google Cloud
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working in technical sales/consulting or on an enterprise architecture/systems engineering team within businesses or organizations.
- Experience with Analytic Warehouse solutions and data movement using SQL or ETL tools.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in technical sales or professional consulting within cloud computing, data, information lifecycle management, and Big Data.
- Experience writing code in Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, Scala, R, and/or Go.
- Experience developing data warehousing, data lakes, batch, or real-time event processing and ETL workflows solutions including architecture design, implementing, tuning, schema design, and query optimization of scalable and distributed systems.
- Understanding of the broader cloud marketplace and the differentiators in offerings.
- Ability to speak and write Arabic and English fluently.
**About the job**:
The Google Cloud Platform team helps customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google’s global network, web-scale data centers and software infrastructure. As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes use technology to connect with customers, employees and partners.
As a Customer Engineer for Google Cloud, you'll help our customers become more productive, mobile, and collaborative. You will assist fellow sales teams by problem-solving key technical challenges for our customers. Additionally, you'll liaise with the Product Marketing and Engineering teams to stay on top of industry trends and devise enhancements to Google Cloud products.
**Responsibilities**:
- Support local Sales teams in pursuit of key business opportunities, engaging customers to address their digital transformations.
- Identify business and technical requirements, conduct full technical discovery, and architect client solutions to meet gathered requirements.
- Lead technical projects (e.g., technology advocacy, supporting bid responses, product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, supporting technical resources, etc.).
- Work with Google Cloud Platform products to demonstrate and prototype integrations in customer/partner environments. Travel as required around EMEA for meetings, technical reviews, and onsite delivery activities.
- Prepare and deliver product messaging in an effort to highlight the Google Cloud Platform value proposition, using techniques that include whiteboard and slide presentations, product demonstrations, white papers, and response documents.
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Google Cloud FinOps Specialist (m/f/d)
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The Senior FinOps Specialist will be a critical member of our FinOps team, responsible for driving financial accountability, visibility, and optimization across our Google Cloud Platform environment. This role requires a deep understanding of GCP services, pricing models, and cost management tools, combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including engineering, finance, and product teams. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a proven track record of implementing successful cloud cost optimization strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- GCP Cost Optimization Strategy & Execution:
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine FinOps strategies specifically tailored for Google Cloud Platform.
- Identify, analyze, and prioritize cloud cost optimization opportunities across all GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Networking, etc.).
- Lead the implementation of cost-saving initiatives, including right-sizing resources, leveraging Committed Use Discounts (CUDs) and Sustained Use Discounts (SUDs), utilizing Spot Instances/Preemptible VMs, and optimizing storage tiers.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new and existing architectures are designed with cost efficiency in mind, promoting FinOps best practices from the outset.
- Research and evaluate new GCP services and features for potential cost benefits and operational efficiencies.
- Cost Visibility & Reporting:
- Establish and maintain robust cost visibility frameworks and reporting dashboards using Google Cloud Billing, FinOps Hub, BigQuery exports, and other relevant tools.
- Implement and enforce effective tagging and labeling strategies for accurate cost allocation and chargeback/showback mechanisms to individual projects, teams, and departments.
- Provide regular, insightful reports and presentations on cloud spending, trends, anomalies, and optimization progress to executive leadership, finance, and technical teams.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud financial management.
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Work closely with finance and project teams to develop accurate cloud budgets and forecasts for GCP spend.
- Monitor actual spend against budgets, identify variances, and perform root cause analysis for discrepancies.
- Proactively identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
- Governance & Automation:
- Define and implement cloud cost governance policies and guardrails to ensure compliance with financial objectives.
- Automate cost management processes where possible, including resource shutdown, scaling, and alert configurations.
- Implement and manage budget alerts and anomaly detection mechanisms within GCP.
- Collaboration & Culture:
- Act as a FinOps ambassador, promoting a cost-conscious culture and mindset across the organization.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for engineering, product, and finance teams on FinOps principles, GCP cost models, and optimization techniques.
- Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive collective ownership and accountability for cloud spend. Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, or a similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud cost optimization.
- In-depth expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, pricing models, and native cost management tools (Cloud Billing, FinOps Hub, Recommender, BigQuery exports for billing data).
- Proven experience in implementing and realizing significant cost savings on GCP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and technical data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and data manipulation.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or other relevant FinOps certifications.
- GCP Cloud Digital Leader, Cloud Engineer, or Architect certifications.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform) and their cost implications.
- Familiarity with financial accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Experience in a multi-cloud environment (GCP, AWS, Azure).
- Knowledge of unit economics and its application to cloud services
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- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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#J-18808-LjbffrTeam Lead, IT Infrastructure &Cloud Computing
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Team Lead, IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing
To help out in directing and overseeing all day-to-day IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing operations within EF, ensuring the availability, stability, and security of the technology operations while adhering to best practices as defined by EF's policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities- Help in design and implement IT infrastructure and mitigate any potential risks arising from the introduction of new functionality or technology.
- Maintain and troubleshoot EF’s IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, databases, data centers and digital circuits, to ensure their stability, integrity, and efficient functionality.
- Oversee and manage tests and validation of IT infrastructure components to ensure performance is up to expected standards and conducting periodic reviews to maximize performance and productivity.
- Evaluate EF’s IT infrastructure performance and maintain active communication channels with concerned functions to identify and plan future capacity requirements.
- Handle end-user issues and complaints by providing tier 2 support team related to the hardware infrastructure, when necessary, while adhering to agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs).
- Administer and maintain systems, databases, networks, and applications to ensure adequate capability and proper operation.
- Monitor and track tickets volume and performance metrics to ensure meeting expectations and taking corrective actions if needed.
- Oversee systems security and protection against any threats and unauthorized access, ensure updating security programs and patches to mitigate potential security risks.
- Develop and implement effective data protection plans and perform regular backups and system checks to prevent data loss and maintain high system security.
- Plan and oversee cybersecurity assessments to identify potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities across EF based on cybersecurity department feedback & suggestions.
- Manage, guide, and assist direct reports to perform their required responsibilities successfully.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (relevant to the scope of work) such as government agencies and consultants to serve the interest of EF.
- Providing assistance through the Fund and peer support when needed to perform their duties.
- Approval of reports and presentations related to IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing operations activities and accomplishments related to reporting and decision making.
- Performing other activities, when necessary, based on what the Fund’s interest requires and what the Information Technology Infrastructure & Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation Department approves.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or any related field.
- Years of experience: + 5 years of experience in IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing Operations or other related field.
- Skills: IT Operations Management, Data Center Operations Management, Development Quality Control and Testing, Data Classification, IT General Knowledge, IT Security Management, Data Analysis and Reporting, Infrastructure Management.
Mid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionInformation Technology
IndustriesGovernment Administration
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