About the Job:
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company integrating satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance our understanding of Earth from space. Established in 2024, Space42 emerged from the merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, addressing the evolving needs of customers across governments, enterprises, and communities. The company consists of two units: Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions, focusing on satellite operations and AI-driven data solutions, respectively.
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Role Purpose:
The Enterprise Architect will align Space42's IT strategy with business goals, ensuring that the IT architecture supports both current and future business capabilities. Reporting to the Senior Manager IT PMO, this role will provide strategic direction for technology platforms, systems integration, and enterprise-wide standards, guiding IT investments to meet business objectives while maintaining agility, scalability, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
- Define, develop, and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, standards, and principles aligned with the business strategy roadmap.
- Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure alignment of architectural design and implementation with organizational goals.
- Assess and recommend emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Govern architectural decisions to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and security best practices.
- Provide architectural guidance during solution design, development, and deployment phases, facilitating risk assessment and technical evaluation.
- Support enterprise-wide digital transformation and cloud adoption initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in IT, including at least 3 years in an enterprise or solution architecture role.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF, FEAF).
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience with microservices, APIs, integration platforms, and enterprise data management.
Additional Requirements:
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance, and risk management.
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices.
- Ability to influence and drive change across business and technical teams.
- Enterprise Architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF, CISA) is strongly preferred.
- Project management experience or certification is an advantage.
Language Requirements:
No specific language requirements mentioned.
