Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

We are currently looking for an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.

Requirements

• University graduate (Computer Science or related degree) with at least 4 years experience in financial services specializing in infrastructure architecture, design, and management.
• Specific courses in IT security and Infrastructure Architecture.
• Self-driven with well-developed motivational and team-building skills.
• Strong experience in Architectural design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable).
• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Head of Enterprise Architecture to provide architectural recommendations that align with the Group’s overall strategy and vision.
• Meet with internal managers and project owners to understand and document their requirements prior to providing suitable solutions.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with all other related departments, units, and vendors to achieve the Group’s goals/objectives.
• Develop and deliver against the organization’s strategy and successfully implement Infrastructure Architecture through active engagement delivery and investment programs.
• Use industry standard architecture methodologies to successfully implement and grow the Infrastructure Architecture of the bank.
• Design and build an up-to-date Infrastructure Architecture to ensure smooth and seamless propagation of data between systems and subsystems.
• Propose new enterprise standards based on business need, IT need, and technology advances.
• Employ and enforce IT industry standards such as ITIL.
• Perform architecture reviews with infrastructure teams, Internal Risk management (IRM), and audit teams to ensure adherence to standards.
• Work closely with network and infrastructure teams and project teams to understand their needs and ensure the best enterprise standard is implemented.
• Identify gaps in the Corporate Information/Data Model and address them actively in collaboration with the business support teams.
• Maintain a technology watch to identify emerging technologies relevant to the line of business.
• Lead the preparation and maintenance of documentation and standards for different activities and systems user guides.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to existing standards and policies regarding IT security, internet and VPN security, and BCP and disaster recovery.
• Carry out requirements as directly assigned by the Head of IT Enterprise Architecture.
• Initiate regular meetings to discuss progress, problems, and any issues of concern.
• Ensure high standards and security of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.

Joining Time Frame
2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Location: Doha, Qatar