IT Infrastructure Architect

About the Role

We are currently looking for an IT Infrastructure Architect for our UAE operations, who will play a crucial role in defining and implementing an infrastructure architecture that supports the business objectives. This position requires a strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security, with responsibilities encompassing architecture definition, cyber security models, and cloud migration strategies.

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, complex organizations.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years with proven experience (5+ years) as a Solution Architect in large-scale security and enterprise infrastructure implementation projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of enterprise application frameworks (.NET Core, Java Spring, Node.js).
• 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.).
• Ability to present architecture to architecture review boards (ARBs), executive stakeholders, and delivery teams.
• Mentor developers, solution designers, and junior architects on the 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.
• Good logical reasoning & structured design thinking.
• Creative problem-solving skills to design modern solutions.
• Ability to persuade & influence key stakeholders to adopt architecture best practices.
• Good negotiation skills to balance technical requirements, resource constraints, and stakeholder priorities.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Architecture

• 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/subscription structure, network segmentation, IAM 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 (re-host, re-platform, re-architect) ensuring security, resilience, and cost optimization.
• Drive FinOps practices, cloud cost governance, and performance optimization.
• Establish cloud resiliency patterns including multi-AZ, multi-region, backup, and DR strategies.

Cyber Security Architecture (Next-Generation Platforms)

• 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 (NGFW)
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) / SSE
  • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR / XDR)
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 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 SOC 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 frameworks and best practices defined.

Terms and Conditions

• Joining time frame: 15 - 30 days.