A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 12 years of experience across infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security domains.
At least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles within large, complex organizations.
At least 7 years of experience, including 5 or more years as a Solution Architect on large-scale security and enterprise infrastructure implementation projects.
Hands-on knowledge of enterprise application frameworks including .NET Core, Java Spring, and Node.js.
Experience with cloud-native services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for compute, storage, and databases.
Experience with event-streaming technologies such as Kafka and Kinesis, and NoSQL databases.
Proficiency with data platform tools such as Snowflake, Azure Synapse, BigQuery, and Redshift.
Experience designing APIs, microservices, and modern integration patterns.
Understanding of CI/CD, DevSecOps, and infrastructure as code.
Background in Agile/SAFe methodologies and digital transformation programs.
Experience with data security and privacy frameworks such as GDPR and HIPAA.
Ability to present architecture to architecture review boards, executive stakeholders, and delivery teams.
Ability to mentor developers, solution designers, and junior architects on modern application and data stacks.
Ability to develop and maintain architectural documentation, roadmaps, and reference models.
Ability to clearly explain complex architectural solutions, technical concepts, and design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage conflicts.
Logical reasoning and structured design thinking.
Creative problem-solving skills for designing modern solutions.
Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders to adopt architecture best practices.
Negotiation skills to balance technical requirements, resource constraints, and stakeholder priorities.
Responsibilities
Define target-state infrastructure architecture across data centers, networks, compute, storage, and end-user platforms.
Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including data center optimization, virtualization, and platform rationalization.
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity architectures are designed and governed.
Establish infrastructure standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
Design and govern cloud architecture across Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Define and implement cloud landing zones, including account and subscription structures, network segmentation, identity and access management models, logging, and shared services.
Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity using VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, FastConnect, and SD-WAN technologies.
Guide cloud migration strategies, including re-hosting, re-platforming, and re-architecting, while ensuring security, resilience, and cost optimization.
Drive FinOps practices, cloud cost governance, and performance optimization.
Establish cloud resiliency patterns, including multi-availability-zone and multi-region designs, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
Define end-to-end cyber security architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.
Architect Zero Trust security models covering identity, device, network, and application layers.
Design and govern next-generation security platforms, including next-generation firewalls, Secure Access Service Edge/Security Service Edge, Cloud Security Posture Management, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Endpoint Detection and Response/Extended Detection and Response, data loss prevention, and encryption platforms.
Define security controls for cloud services, including encryption at rest and in transit, key management, secrets management, and secure APIs.
Partner with Security Operations Center teams on SIEM/SOAR integration, threat detection, and incident response architecture.
Act as the architectural authority for infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security decisions.
Provide architectural oversight and guidance for critical IT projects, ensuring adherence to defined frameworks and best practices.
Job Description
We are currently looking for IT Infrastructure Architect for our UAE operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:
Qualifications
Education Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field,
12+ years of experience across infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security domains.
5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles within large, complexorganizations.
Work Experience:
Minimum experience of 7 years with proven experience [JA1] (5+ years) as a Solution Architect in large-scale security and enterprise infrastructure implementation projects.
Experience with cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for compute, storage, and databases
Experience with event streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis) and NoSQL databases
Proficiency in data platform tools: Snowflake, Azure Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift, etc.
Experience in designing APIs, microservices, and modern integration patterns
Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code
Background in Agile/SAFE methodologies and digital transformation programs
Experience in data security, privacy frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
Present architecture to architecture review boards (ARBs), exec stakeholders, and delivery teams
Mentor developers, solution designers, and junior architects on modern application/data stack
Develop and maintain architectural documentation, roadmaps, and reference models
Skills:
Excellent presentation skills and ability to clearly articulate complex architectural solutions, technical concepts, and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work cross-functionally and possess conflict management skills