IT Infrastructure Architect
VAM Systems · Doha, Qatar
We are currently looking for IT Infrastructure Architect for our UAE operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:
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 experience of 7 years with proven experience [JA1] (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.)
- Present architecture to architecture review boards (ARBs), exec stakeholders, and delivery teams
- Mentor developers, solution designers, and junior architects on 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
- Possess good, logical reasoning & structured design thinking
- Possess creative problem-solving skills to design modern solutions
- Ability to persuade & influence key stakeholders to adopt architecture best practices
- Good negotiation [JA2] 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 Optimisation, 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 Optimisation.
- Drive FinOps practices, cloud cost governance, and performance Optimisation.
- 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)