DevOps Engineer

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About the Company

A technology firm based in the Middle East specializes in building and operating national-scale digital products and data services. As a subsidiary of a major social insurance organization, the company provides verification services, business intelligence, and digital platforms for both public and private sectors. The environment is product-led and delivery-focused, managing high-impact systems where security, reliability, and performance are critical for supporting a regional digital economy.

About the Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will oversee the infrastructure and automation for large-scale digital platforms. You will take ownership of the deployment, scaling, and security of critical systems that provide data services to public and private organizations. Your work ensures the stability and performance of high-availability environments, directly impacting national digital transformation efforts. This role requires implementing modern delivery practices and maintaining a robust technical foundation to support high-traffic, secure data services within a standard regional work week.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize Linux-based server environments to ensure high-performance operations.
• Build and maintain scalable Kubernetes clusters using Docker and Helm.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Enforce security protocols and networking standards within containerized environments.
• Develop automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Implement observability and monitoring tools to maintain system health and performance.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices across the development and production lifecycles.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in Linux administration and GitLab CI/CD.
• Advanced proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes security and networking configurations.
• Expertise in scripting, observability, and DevSecOps practices.

Work Schedule

• This position follows the standard Saudi work week, from Sunday through Thursday, and requires full-time overlap with Saudi business hours.