Cloud Administrator (Azure)- Saudi National- Riyadh, KSA
At a glance
Mid-level Cloud role at DeepSource Technologies. Riyadh · full-time.
Pay not stated Cloud salary
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What you'll do
- Run Azure or Alibaba Cloud environments, including their compute, storage, network, backup and security settings
- Support cloud deployments, upgrades and migrations, then track service health and resolve performance or capacity issues
- Investigate cloud, server, network and connection faults, and administer Windows Server services such as Active Directory and DNS
- Configure VPN access and network protections, while helping maintain FortiGate firewalls and FortiSwitch infrastructure
- Document operating procedures and coordinate with infrastructure, security and application teams on reliable service
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline
- Three to five years in cloud administration and infrastructure support, with practical Azure or Alibaba Cloud experience
- Experience handling virtual machines, networks, storage, backups and cloud security, plus Windows Server administration
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing and switching, and experience with Fortinet equipment
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level cloud administrator who combines hands-on platform work with server and network support. It is an on-site, full-time position in Riyadh, and the title specifies Saudi nationals.
From the employer
We are seeking a Cloud Administrator with hands-on experience in Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, supporting day-to-day operations, maintaining security and performance, and providing basic infrastructure and network administration support. Experience with Fortinet solutions, including FortiGate firewalls and FortiSwitches, is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud environments.
- Manage cloud resources, virtual machines, storage, networking, backups, and security configurations.
- Support cloud infrastructure deployments, upgrades, and migrations.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity, and proactively address issues.
- Troubleshoot cloud, server, network, and connectivity issues.
- Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure services.
- Configure and support VPN connectivity and network security controls.
- Assist in the administration of FortiGate firewalls and FortiSwitch infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure service reliability and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Banking experience is plus
- 3–5 years of experience in cloud administration and infrastructure support.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud.
- Experience managing virtual machines, networking, storage, backups, and cloud security services.
- Good understanding of Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization technologies.
- Basic networking knowledge including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and switching.
- Experience with Fortinet solutions, particularly FortiGate firewalls and/or FortiSwitches.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.