IT Specialist - Sanabil Venture Studio

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Department: Technology & Operations

Sanabil Venture Studio leverages a blend of industry, technology, and startup expertise to generate and evaluate visionary ideas, taking them from concept to MVP launch. If an MVP we build proves successful, we provide targeted seed funding, ensuring each venture is equipped with the financial foundation to meet its ambitious goals. Beyond early-stage development and funding, we offer ongoing support to our portfolio ventures and founders, helping them scale efficiently.

We are looking for an independent and self-driven IT Specialist to manage our studio's IT infrastructure, cloud applications, and software subscriptions. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone eager to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Technical Support & User Enablement:

• Provide first-line support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues

• Lead IT onboarding/offboarding for all Studio and venture team members

Device & Network Management:

• Handle laptop provisioning, setup, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management

• Manage basic office network infrastructure, including routers, access points, and local connectivity

SaaS, Licenses & Cloud Platforms:

• Monitor and administer all software subscriptions, licenses, and tools across the Studio and ventures

• Support integration and basic maintenance of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)

Security & Compliance:

• Enforce IT security standards, device policies, and access controls

• Support data protection and cybersecurity compliance across users and systems

Process Improvement & IT Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities for IT process automation and infrastructure optimization

• Improve response times, reduce support friction, and standardize tool management

• 2+ years experience in IT support, system administration, or infrastructure management, or related fields.

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and SaaS management.

• Proficient in system administration, user access control, and troubleshooting.

• Excellent understanding of IT best practices and data security.

• Experience supporting hybrid/remote teams across multiple entities or business units

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

• Proven ability to manage vendors, drive process improvements, and scale IT operations

• Previous experience in a startup or fast-growing tech environment is highly preferred.
  

• Be part of an ambitious team shaping the future of the Kingdom through venture building.

• Work in a dynamic and agile environment with exposure to multiple startups.

• Opportunity to take real ownership and grow as the studio scales.

What you will get

• A global, dynamic work environment for top talent
• Responsibility from day one, including space for your own ideas and initiatives
• Mentorship, guidance and individual career-development input from experienced venture builders
• An incredible learning opportunity. You’ll learn & fail fast - typical startup duration is 3 to 10 months
• Work with renowned clients globally, such as in the Middle East, Europe, or South East Asia
• Fame and glory for what you will have built including the opportunity to join spin-off teams
• Competitive compensation package
• Truly entrepreneurial culture including on the "venture ground work" with all stakeholders: users, customers and investors or clients
• Apple equipment (laptop and phone) for your daily work