Cloud Infrastructure Automation Engineer - Riyadh, KSA
Design, deploy, and manage VMware environments including vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, and ESXi for enterprise clients
Build and maintain infrastructure automation pipelines using Terraform and Ansible across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
Deploy and optimize Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads, supporting CI/CD integration and day-to-day operations
Architect and implement Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions, including compute, networking, storage, and identity management
Develop and maintain IaC templates for consistent, repeatable deployments across staging and production environments
Integrate VMware infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines to streamline DevOps workflows and reduce manual operations
Provide L2/L3 support for complex issues across virtualization, networking, and hybrid cloud environments
Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and problem management for critical infrastructure issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, security, and project management to ensure delivery excellence
Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks
Support data center migration and infrastructure resiliency planning initiatives
Requirements
7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and enterprise IT environments
Strong proficiency in VMware stack: vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, and ESXi administration and troubleshooting
Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code and Ansible for configuration management
Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform or equivalent public cloud environment (AWS, Azure)
Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and integration with infrastructure workflows
Strong incident management skills with experience in L2/L3 support and shift leadership
Excellent communication skills; able to collaborate with both technical teams and client stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field