IT Infrastructure Engineer

SSC Egypt

Description

Position Overview (Please Read Carefully):

We are seeking Two Experienced Infrastructure Engineers to join our client's growing cloud services team. These individuals will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions for our clients, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform technologies. These positions will be based in Egypt with regular travel requirements to Saudi Arabia and working hours aligned with Saudi Arabia time zone.

Important Notes:

Reporting Line: Both engineers will report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

The Infrastructure Engineers will work as a pod with complementary skills.

Collaboration Model: The team will operate as an agile pod with regular standup meetings, shared project ownership, and clearly defined roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions including landing zones, migration strategies, and security frameworks

Lead the technical execution of cloud migration projects, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security

Configure and manage networking components, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity

Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools

Design and implement robust security controls and compliance mechanisms

Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure designs and implementations

Develop automation solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and networking issues

Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and provide technical guidance

Stay current with Google Cloud services and best practices

Travel to Saudi Arabia as required for client projects (approximately 25-40% of time)

Work during Saudi Arabia business hours, collaborating remotely when not on-site

Requirements

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 3 years focusing on cloud technologies

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform or other major cloud providers (AWS, Azure)

Professional certification in Google Cloud (GCP Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent)

Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

Strong understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Working knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration

Experience implementing security controls and compliance frameworks in cloud environments

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Ability to work Saudi Arabia business hours (GMT+3)

Willingness to travel to Saudi Arabia regularly for project work

Valid passport with ability to obtain necessary visas

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional GCP certifications (Network Engineer, Security Engineer)

Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures

Hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Experience with database migration and management in cloud environments

Familiarity with Saudi Arabian compliance and regulatory requirements

Experience in Oil & Gas, Banking, or Government sectors

Knowledge of Arabic (speaking, reading, writing)

Previous experience working with clients in the MENA region

Experience working in a distributed team across multiple geographic locations

Differentiating Aspects Between the Two Roles:

While both Infrastructure Engineers will share many of the same responsibilities and qualifications, we anticipate differentiating their focuses as follows:

Strong understanding of security best practices, compliance frameworks, and IAM

Infrastructure Engineer 2 - Migration and Automation Focus:

Deeper expertise in migration methodologies and tools

Strong experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Anthos or hybrid cloud management