Cloud DevOps Engineer role focused on designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure AWS cloud solutions. Responsibilities include AWS infrastructure management, Kubernetes (EKS) operations, Linux administration, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and DevOps integration for cloud-native applications. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring cloud security and governance, and supporting containerized application environments.
Responsibilities:
- Assist application teams in deploying solutions on AWS cloud platforms
- Design and maintain secure, scalable AWS infrastructure
- Ensure cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, DB, security)
- Participate in architecture discussions, solution design, and POCs
- Prepare technical documentation and presentations
Linux Hosting & Administration
- Deploy and manage Linux-based EC2 instances
- Configure and maintain web servers (Apache/Nginx), databases, and services
- Automate patching using AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
- Monitor system performance using CloudWatch Agent
- Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for system issues
Kubernetes Operations (AWS)
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
- Create and manage Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts
- Implement auto-scaling using HPA & Cluster Autoscaler
- Monitor cluster performance using CloudWatch Container Insights / Prometheus
DevOps Integration
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using: AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy Or Jenkins / GitHub Actions
- Implement containerization using Docker and orchestration with EKS
- Manage artifacts using Amazon ECR
Application Support
- Provide L1/L2 support for applications running in containerized environments
- Collaborate with development teams for issue resolution in staging/production
AWS Infrastructure Management
- Deploy and manage: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, EKS
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using: AWS CloudFormation / Terraform
- Manage storage and backup using: S3 lifecycle policies, AWS Backup
Monitoring & Logging (AWS + Open Source)
- AWS Native:
- CloudWatch (metrics, logs, alarms)
- CloudTrail (audit logging)
- Open Source (any of the following):
- ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Grafana + Prometheus
- Loki for log aggregation
- Experience with Amazon Managed Prometheus / Managed Grafana
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
- 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure
- Strong understanding of AWS cloud architecture and deployment models
- Experience with AWS networking & security services: Elastic Load Balancer (ELB), AWS WAF, AWS Shield
- VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs
- Expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Integration with Active Directory (AWS Managed AD / AD Connector)
- Good knowledge of Linux and Windows systems on AWS EC2
- Experience with databases: AWS RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora
- Experience in monitoring & governance: AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config
- Hands-on experience with: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps and microservices architecture
- AWS Certification preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect / SysOps Administrator
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure
- Strong understanding of AWS cloud architecture and deployment models
- Experience with AWS networking & security services
- Expertise in Identity & Access Management
- Good knowledge of Linux and Windows systems on AWS EC2
- Experience with databases: AWS RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
What We Do
ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across the ICT stack, including cloud, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones and robotics, and emerging technologies. ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in other key markets in the Middle East. ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately supports Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.
