Amr Hegazy

IT Infrastructure & DevOps Tech Lead

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia +966 599 027 671 +20 114 338 0215 [email protected] linkedin.com/in/amrhegazy01

Professional Summary

IT Infrastructure and DevOps Tech Lead with over 15 years of progressive experience driving enterprise-scale projects across IT infrastructure, network engineering, cloud architecture, and DevOps transformation. Expertise in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD pipelines, Microsoft 365 security administration (Intune, Defender XDR, Entra ID), and Cloudflare security automation. Proven track record of delivering 100+ projects across 7 organizations. ITIL-guided approach with strong focus on reliability, security, and innovation.

Work Experience

Technical Services LeaderSaudi Edarah Group
Jan 2025 – Present

Leading a cross-functional technical team, overseeing cloud infrastructure strategy, service delivery, and DevOps transformation across the group's portfolio. Managing project workflows through Jira (Epics, Sprints, Kanban boards) and Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing. Defining RTO/RPO targets for disaster recovery planning, measuring ROI on cloud migration initiatives, and establishing SLA frameworks for internal and external service commitments. Driving adoption of IaC practices using Terraform for Cloudflare security modules (WAF, DNS, TLS, origin rules, bulk redirects), managing Kubernetes workloads with Helm-based deployments on AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route53), and implementing Microsoft 365 security policies including Intune device management, Defender for Endpoint, and Entra ID conditional access. Mentoring engineers, conducting capacity planning reviews, and aligning infrastructure roadmaps with business objectives.

Senior IT Infrastructure EngineerSana Software, Egypt
Nov 2020 – Dec 2024

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, I bring extensive expertise in networking, VoIP, cloud solutions, security, firewall management, Linux servers, virtualization, and IT automation. I specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance, and scalable IT infrastructures that support business growth and operational efficiency. My experience extends to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), where I design infrastructure solutions, implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensure application scalability and reliability. My skill set includes virtualization technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native applications, enabling seamless deployment and orchestration of modern workloads. I have a strong background in firewall and network security management, ensuring IT environments remain resilient against cyber threats. Additionally, I leverage automation tools and scripting to optimize IT operations, reduce manual overhead, and enhance system reliability. With a deep understanding of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and modern infrastructure solutions, I drive strategic IT initiatives that align with business objectives, focusing on innovation, performance optimization, and proactive security.

AVL/GPS Service DirectorAl-Bassami Group, KSA
Jun 2020 – Aug 2020

Directed GPS/AVL service operations and coordinated between technical teams to enhance fleet management solutions across the organisation's transportation network.

Senior System EngineerMaxMedia (STC Partner), KSA
2017 – Jun 2020

Delivered enterprise infrastructure solutions for telecom clients. Managed Azure and on-premises hybrid environments (Azure AD Connect, Exchange Online migration), virtualised infrastructure (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), implemented backup strategies with Veeam, and maintained firewall/VPN configurations across Fortinet, Sophos, and Mikrotik platforms. Administered Microsoft 365 tenants including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.

Senior Network/VoIP EngineerO2run Systems, KSA
2014 – 2017

Engineered and maintained enterprise VoIP infrastructure including Asterisk/FreeSWITCH PBX systems, SIP trunking, and contact centre platforms (Xcally, 3CX). Designed network security architectures and QoS policies for voice traffic optimisation.

Technical Support EngineerMinistry of Labour, Libya
Jan 2012 – 2014

Provided technical support and resolved network issues within the ministry's IT infrastructure, managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and endpoint security across 500+ users.

System AdministratorDelta System Integrator
Jun 2009 – 2012

Administered systems and networks for multiple clients, managing server infrastructure, performing hardware maintenance, and ensuring uptime across Windows and Linux environments.

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft 365 & Security

DevOps & Automation

Observability & Monitoring

Security & Compliance

Networking

System & Infrastructure

VoIP & Unified Communications

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Education — Electronics Technology
Sep 2007 – 2011

Focused on electronics, communications, and auto-control systems including microcontroller projects.

Alexandria Advanced Technical School — Electronics Department
Sep 2002 – 2007

Five-year technical education programme concentrating on electronics engineering fundamentals.

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