Head of DevOps & Infrastructure ( Kubernetes, Terraform)

Client of LeadingEdge HR Solutions

Employer Active

Posted 5 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 7 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Science(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Overview
Our client in KSA is seeking a Head of DevOps & Infrastructure to ensure zero-downtime operations and fully automated delivery pipelines. The role will lead cloud operations, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and highly available infrastructure across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee KSA-based cloud regions (AWS/Azure) and manage high-availability operations
Lead CI/CD automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining security and compliance
Implement and manage Disaster Recovery plans and SOC monitoring for critical systems
Define infrastructure standards, operational best practices, and governance frameworks
Collaborate with Development, Architecture, and Security teams to maintain resilient, scalable systems
Mentor infrastructure and DevOps teams to foster performance, reliability, and technical excellence

Requirements

Proven experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering within fintech or regulated financial environments
Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and high-security financial infrastructure
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, disaster recovery, and cloud architecture best practices
Experience managing AWS/Azure deployments at scale
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills

Desired Candidate Profile

-Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for on-site engagement

-Saudi or GCC National (Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar), or Expat with transferable Iqama

-Business Visit and Family Visit visas are not eligible

Company Industry

  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Broking

Department / Functional Area

  • IT Software

Keywords

  • Head Of DevOps & Infrastructure ( Kubernetes
  • Terraform)

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Client of LeadingEdge HR Solutions

https://www.careers-page.com/leading-edge/job/W365V449