5 Cloud Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Non-Engineers in 2025 Yes You Can Get Hired

5 Cloud Computing Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Non-Engineers You Can Land in 2025 No Degree Needed

Honestly if you are reading this and thinking cloud computing is only for engineers with degrees let me stop you right there

I used to think that too until I met a former high school admin in Dammam who now works at a NEOM tech partner managing cloud storage for smart city sensors Yep no engineering degree no coding background just one certificate two months of part time learning and a lot of guts to apply

Cloud computing jobs in Saudi Arabia for non engineers are not just possible in 2025 they are in high demand Companies are desperate for people who can *use* the cloud not just build it And honestly that is where you come in

This blog will describe specific open positions, their salaries, the hiring companies, and most importantly, how to get your foot in the door with no degree or tech experience! During the last 18 months, I have assisted 80+ people in acquiring these positions actively. This is not theoretical. It is based on proven methods

     Table of Contents

 The Necessity Of 2025 Differences

• Which Certificate Should You Pick Here Is the Truth
• My 90 Day Game Plan (Tested in Riyadh and Jeddah)
• What Real Hiring Managers Told Me Off the Record
• FAQs People Actually Ask Me on Twitter and Telegram

The Necessity Of 2025 Differences

Three things changed fast and they opened the door wide for non engineers

First cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud got stupid simple You can now set up secure file sharing with just a few clicks No terminal no scary commands I tried it myself last month with a friend who never touched code Took us 22 minutes

Second Saudi companies are tired of waiting for engineers There just are not enough to go around So they started training coordinators admins and even salespeople to handle cloud tasks Things like monitoring usage managing access making sure backups run

Third Vision 2030 projects are live now NEOM Qiddiya Red Sea Global they all run on cloud and they need people *today* not in two years after a degree finishes

Bottom line If you are organized can follow steps and ask questions when stuck you are already halfway there

5 Real Jobs You Can Actually Get (With Names of Employers)

1 Cloud Support Associate (The Easiest Entry Point)

This is where most of my students start And no it is not tech support for printers It is helping real teams use cloud safely

What you actually do every day

• Help a marketing team upload campaign files to Google Drive without leaking them
• Explain to a hospital admin how to restore last week’s patient records from backup
• Check if someone shared a folder with the wrong people and fix it
• Write simple guides in Arabic like How to Request More Cloud Storage

Who is hiring right now in Saudi Arabia

• STC Solutions (they post new openings every quarter)
• Elm (look for Cloud Operations Assistant roles)
• Alinma Bank and Al Rajhi IT services
• Ministry of Health digital teams (check the national portal)

Real talk salaries start at 5500 SAR but jump fast One guy I know went from 6000 to 8500 in 14 months just by adding one more certificate

2 Cloud Sales Specialist (If You Like Talking More Than Typing)

You do not sell servers You sell solutions Like secure video calls for schools or cloud storage for clinics

Example A friend in Jeddah used to work in real estate She learned the basics of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint in 3 weeks Now she sells Microsoft Cloud packages to private schools Her base is 7000 SAR plus commission She made 14000 last month alone

What they look for

• Good Arabic and decent English
• Confidence on calls and demos
• Ability to explain tech simply (no jargon)

Top places hiring

• Microsoft partners like Elm and Al Moammar
• AWS resellers such as Logicom and Sarmal
• Zain Business Solutions

3 Cloud Operations Coordinator (The Organizer’s Dream Job)

Think of this as the air traffic controller for cloud systems You do not fly the plane You make sure it lands safely

Daily work looks like

• Checking if backups ran last night (yes there is a dashboard for that)
• Emailing teams when they are about to hit their storage limit
• Scheduling system updates during off hours
• Making monthly reports in Excel or Google Sheets

This role is growing like crazy in education and health because data rules are strict now

4 Junior Cloud Security Analyst (Yes Really For Non Engineers)

Before you panic no you do not write firewalls You use tools that *show* you risks and you report them

Tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud or AWS Security Hub give you alerts like

• User X downloaded 500 files in 2 minutes
• This folder is open to the public
• No backup in 14 days

Your job is to see that alert send it to the right person and log it That is it

The fastest way in Google Cybersecurity Certificate (6 months part time) or CompTIA Security+ (shorter but harder)

5 Cloud Data Coordinator (For Excel Lovers)

If you enjoy organizing files naming things clearly and keeping track of versions this is your lane

One woman I met was a receptionist at a dental clinic She learned Google Workspace admin basics Took the Google Cloud Digital Leader test in 3 weeks Applied for a data coordinator role at a healthcare startup Got hired at 6800 SAR

Her main task now Making sure patient scan files go to the right cloud folder with the right permissions Not glamorous but vital and well paid

Which Certificate Should You Pick Here Is the Truth

I tested all five with real students Here is what actually worked in 2024 2025

Certificate	How Long It Really Takes	What It Costs in SAR	Best For	Does It Get You Interviews in KSA
Google Cloud Digital Leader	2 to 3 weeks (1 hour day)	450 (exam only)	Support Coordinator Sales	✅ Yes Especially at Elm and STC
AWS Cloud Practitioner	3 to 4 weeks	300 (exam) Free training	Support Operations	✅ Yes Big demand in Riyadh startups
Azure Fundamentals AZ900	2 to 3 weeks	350 (exam) Free Microsoft Learn	Sales Govt Projects	✅✅ Yes Microsoft partners love this one
Google Cybersecurity Certificate	5 to 6 months	180 month	Security Roles	✅ Yes But only if you finish all 8 courses
Google Data Analytics	5 to 6 months	180 month	Data Coordinator	✅ Yes Great for health and finance sectors

Honest advice Start with Google Cloud Digital Leader or AWS Cloud Practitioner They are fast cheap and open doors You can always add more later

My 90 Day Game Plan (Tested in Riyadh and Jeddah)

This is the exact plan I gave to 12 people last October 10 of them had interviews by January

Days 1 to 14 Just Play

No pressure Just explore

• Go to cloud·google·com free tier Sign up Use your real name
• Create a storage bucket Upload a photo Share it with a friend via link
• Watch Tech Worthy on YouTube Search Google Cloud for Beginners Arabic
• Try AWS Skill Builder Free Do the first 3 modules of Cloud Practitioner

Goal Feel comfortable saying I know what cloud storage is and how sharing works

Days 15 to 45 Pick One and Finish It

• If you like structure go Google Cloud Digital Leader
• If your friend works at an AWS shop go Cloud Practitioner
• Study 45 minutes a day 5 days a week Use Anki for flashcards
• Take the exam even if you are 70 ready You can retake

Days 46 to 75 Build Your Tiny Proof

No fancy website needed Just a Google Doc or Notion page titled My Cloud Start

Put in

• Screenshot of your certificate (even if pending)
• A short case study Example How I Would Secure a School File System
• Three things I learned about cloud security
• Link to your LinkedIn (even if it is empty now)

This becomes your portfolio And trust me hiring managers look at it

Days 76 to 90 Apply Like a Human Not a Robot

Do NOT just upload your CV and hope

• Search LinkedIn for Cloud Support Associate Saudi Arabia
• Find the hiring manager or team lead
• Send a short message like

Hi [Name] I just earned my AWS Cloud Practitioner and built a simple guide for safe file sharing in schools Would love to help your team keep data secure and organized Can I send you my 1 page summary

I have seen this message get 40 reply rates Seriously

What Real Hiring Managers Told Me Off the Record

I asked four people who actually hire for these roles What do you wish candidates knew

Faisal (IT Manager Riyadh)
We do not care if you are an engineer We care if you show up on time follow the checklist and ask questions before things break One of our best support people was a teacher She asks the right questions every time

Noura (STC Cloud Recruiter)
When I see Google Cloud Digital Leader on a CV from someone with no degree I think initiative That is gold Right now we have 12 open support roles and only 3 engineers applied The rest are all non tech backgrounds

Khalid (Ex Admin Now Cloud Ops)
I spent 6 years making coffee and filing papers Then I spent 3 weeks on YouTube and one weekend on the exam Sent 7 messages on LinkedIn Got 3 interviews Landed the job Two raises since Then my wife told me to stop bragging at family dinners

Layla (MCIT Advisor)
The goal is not 10000 engineers It is 50000 cloud aware professionals Doctors teachers admins salespeople who understand how data moves and how to protect it That is the real need

FAQs People Actually Ask Me on Twitter and Telegram

Last thing I will say The best cloud computing jobs in Saudi Arabia for non engineers in 2025 are not about being the smartest person in the room They are about showing up being reliable and learning just enough to add real value

You do not need permission to start You do not need a degree You just need to pick one thing one certificate one tiny project and hit send

I have seen it work too many times to doubt it

Want the exact Google Doc template I use for the Tiny Proof portfolio Or the list of 15 hiring managers in Riyadh who reply to cold messages Drop a comment or DM me on Twitter or Telegram I share tools every month for Masar Wajifa readers