Cloud Platforms Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platforms Engineering Manager to lead our Cloud Infrastructure, Security, Application Runtime (Kubernetes), and Backing Services domains. In this role, you will manage a team of platform engineers responsible for building and operating the core platforms that enable secure, scalable, and efficient delivery of applications. Your leadership will be crucial in driving platform reliability, security, and developer enablement across the organization.

About Mozn: Mozn is a rapidly growing and leading data science and product development firm based in Riyadh, with a proven track record in supporting and growing the analytics ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. We serve as a trusted analytics partner for major government organizations as well as large corporations and startups. As we scale the company, we aim to build institutional analytics knowledge within Mozn and contribute to the ambitious changes outlined in Vision 2030.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure & Security Platform Ownership:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards for security integration.
  • Oversee IAM, network segmentation, and infrastructure hardening to protect critical assets.
  • Collaborate with Security and SRE teams for proactive incident detection and resolution.

• Application Runtime (Kubernetes):

  • Own the deployment, scaling, and management of Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments.
  • Provide and maintain critical platform services (Ingress, Service Mesh, Logging, Monitoring) for application teams.
  • Ensure high availability and optimal performance of application runtime environments.
  • Develop automation and self-service capabilities for developer interactions with Kubernetes.

• Backing Services (Databases & Middleware):

  • Manage shared backing services such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and message brokers.
  • Drive standardization and automate the provisioning and scaling of data services.
  • Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of all backing services supporting application workloads.
  • Establish operational best practices and disaster recovery plans.

• Leadership & Strategy:

  • Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing cloud platforms team.
  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and Engineering teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.
  • Stay ahead of cloud technology trends to continuously evolve platform offerings.
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation and knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Experience:

  • 10+ years in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure roles.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing platform or cloud engineering teams.
  • Proven experience with production-grade Kubernetes environments and managing cloud-native applications.

• Technical Skills:

  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and its ecosystem (Helm, Operators, Service Mesh).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, etc.).
  • Experience operating databases and backing services (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud security practices, including IAM, network security, and infrastructure hardening.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and developer productivity tooling.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
  • Ability to align technical strategy with business objectives and drive cross-functional initiatives.
  • Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001) in cloud environments.
  • Proven success in scaling platform teams and managing high-growth environments.

Language Requirements: Not specified.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cloud technology and contribute to significant advancements within the organization and the tech landscape in Saudi Arabia.