About the Role / About the Job
The IT Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and supervising the implementation of ICT infrastructure and systems throughout the project. The role will cover design review, technical coordination, site supervision, quality assurance, and compliance with project requirements, standards, and specifications.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and optimization of ICT infrastructure solutions.
- Review high-level ICT architectural designs, supporting data center modernization and ensuring the scalability, security, resilience, and efficiency of ICT environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate stakeholders’ requirements into robust and practical technical solutions aligned with industry standards and organizational objectives.
- Support the implementation and integration of network, data center, and ICT infrastructure systems.
- Review technical submissions, designs, and proposed solutions to ensure compliance with project requirements, international codes and standards, and best practices.
- Review and coordinate shop drawings, and method statements.
- Review ICT architectural and infrastructure solutions to ensure scalability, security, resilience, and operational efficiency.
- Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of ICT systems and infrastructure at site.
- Monitor site activities to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and project requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and identify non-conformances, deficiencies, and coordination issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Coordinate with the Contractor, Designer, Client, and other disciplines to resolve technical and interface issues related to ICT systems.
- Review and comment on material submittals, technical data sheets, samples, and equipment proposals.
- Monitor the quality and progress of ICT works and report on site progress, technical issues, and required corrective actions.
- Verify that installed ICT systems comply with the approved design, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinate ICT requirements with architectural, MEP, security, civil, and other relevant disciplines.
- Review and witness testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing as required.
- Review as-built drawings, operation and maintenance documentation, and other handover deliverables.
- Support the identification and management of ICT risks, interfaces, and technical constraints throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical input on network infrastructure, data centers, communications systems, and associated ICT facilities, as applicable to the project.
- Ensure that site activities comply with applicable HSE, quality, security, and project procedures.
- Prepare and contribute to technical reports, inspection records, progress reports, and project correspondence.
- Define ICT architecture principles, and governance, while ensuring compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, and client governance frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define the architecture and resilience strategy for Tier III/Tier IV Data Centers (in accordance with Uptime Institute standards, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, ISO/IEC, and cybersecurity frameworks), cloud infrastructure, and disaster recovery.
- Ensure seamless integration between ICT infrastructure and airport operational systems.
- Provide technical leadership in developing scalable, resilient, secure, and future-ready ICT infrastructure that supports operations, Special Airport Systems (SAS), Operational Readiness (ORAT), and digital transformation initiatives.
- Ensure that cyber security, data protection, and regulatory compliance are embedded into the design.
- Own technical risk identification, mitigation and escalation.
- Build trusted-advisor relationships with airport executives, IT operational stakeholders, regulators, and technology partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Electrical communication Engineering, Computer and Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of work experience with IT infrastructure architecture, network infrastructure, data centers, SAS, and ICT systems.
- Professional engineering registration with a recognized engineering body.
- Relevant architecture and security certifications are strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in design review, technical coordination, and site supervision of IT infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and infrastructure security.
- Experience with all project design stages from concept design up to IFC, shop drawings, as-built, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Good knowledge of ICT/ELV systems, international standards, and project documentation.
- Good understanding of system integration, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction-stage requirements.
- Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
- Experience with Data Center design requirements and Data Center Tier classifications.
- Experience with physical security systems such as CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and security control rooms.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity requirements, network segregation, IT/OT separation, and secure ICT infrastructure design.
- Experience in airport systems, smart buildings systems, and complex infrastructure projects.
- Significant experience working on large, complex technology programs, with demonstrable delivery in the aviation, airport, or wider transport / critical infrastructure sector.
- Familiarity with airport-specific standards and frameworks (IATA, ICAO, etc.).
- Knowledge of OT, SCADA, IoT, and building-management integration within an airport campus.
- Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Understanding of sustainable construction practices and their application within project delivery.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Contract Information
- Type of contract: Permanent contract
- Business Line: Consulting and Operations
- Service Line: Aviation Direct
- Region: Middle East and South Asia
- Job Family: IT-IS Infrastructure and Operations
