Senior Infrastructure Architect JOB

Role purpose:

Design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet the organization's evolving needs. Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business requirements, architect scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, and lead the implementation efforts in-line with DCT’s approved objectives & strategies.

Key responsibilities:

Cloud Strategy and Architecture:

• Develop and maintain the organization's cloud architecture, ensuring it supports current and future business needs while adhering to best practices, scalability, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to define and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with business goals and industry trends.
• Drive the evaluation and selection of appropriate cloud services platforms, and tools to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.

Solution Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, large-scale cloud-based solutions, considering factors such as scalability, availability, security, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure consistent application of cloud best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Transform the DevSecOps culture to more mature best in industry model.

Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the management and optimization of cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of resources as needed.
• Implement effective strategies for resource allocation, capacity planning, and cost optimization in the cloud environment.

Performance and Reliability

• Monitor and analyse system performance, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to enhance system reliability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery in the cloud environment.

Shared Activity  

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Communication and Business Relationships

Internal : Technology Internal Sections & DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments

External:

• Key vendors & supplies
• Government entities
• Service Provider & Consulting firms  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (master’s degree Preferred) in Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect is a plus
• Proven 3-5 years of experience with/in:

1. Cloud architecture and design
2. Azure Cloud experience
3. Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Skills

• Language: Full professional English and Arabic proficiency both in speaking and writing
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Proficient in security policy management and rule configurations.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud platforms with deep understanding of various cloud services and capabilities.
• Knowledge of FinOps practices and tools for cloud cost optimization.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of security principles, including encryption, identity and access management, and network security in the cloud.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill - including appropriate stakeholder alignment
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively
• Ability to work under own direction and high degree of initiative