Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
EGA is seeking a Senior Solution Architect – Hybrid Cloud to be part of their ambitious journey to become a digital leader in the region and globally.
About the Job
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing sophisticated digital infrastructure solutions, both in the cloud and on-premises. Your primary focus will be to stay abreast of the rapidly evolving technology landscape and ensure the implementation of new solutions in a robust, scalable, and secure manner across various environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, technical experts, security personnel, and business stakeholders, to align infrastructure solutions with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive IT infrastructure architecture for both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Create detailed architectural blueprints and roadmaps for infrastructure solutions that align with business needs and technology standards.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure compute, storage, and network solutions.
- Design hybrid cloud solutions, effectively integrating on-premises and cloud resources.
- Evaluate and select cloud services and technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities.
- Ensure efficient and secure data migration between environments.
- Architect and optimize corporate and manufacturing network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN.
- Implement resource utilization and capacity planning strategies.
- Oversee the deployment and management of infrastructure-as-code and automation tools while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Implement security measures to protect data and infrastructure assets.
- Provide technical leadership to infrastructure teams and collaborate on infrastructure initiatives and innovation.
- Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Stay updated on industry trends and continuously evaluate existing infrastructure solutions for improvement.
Authority/Decision Making:
- Serve as the primary technical authority for IT infrastructure solutions, making critical decisions regarding architecture, design, and implementation.
- Validate architectural blueprints and infrastructure designs.
- Make decisions regarding the selection and integration of technology.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
- Experience: Over 10 years in IT infrastructure architecture, design, and implementation; formal project management qualifications such as PMP or Agile methodologies are beneficial.
- Technical Skills: Extensive experience with cloud platforms and proficiency in network architecture and design.
- Agile/Digital Experience: Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience in leading agile teams.
- Individual Skills: Leadership, collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving aptitude.
- Mindset/Behaviours: Passion for innovation and change, belief in a collaborative culture, and an experimental mindset to drive progress.
Emirates Global Aluminium is the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer and a significant player in the UAE's industrial landscape, contributing to the national economy through innovative products that enhance modern life. If you are a dynamic solution architect looking to make a substantial impact in a rapidly evolving industry, we encourage you to apply.
