Infrastructure Architect

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture Governance \& Design Review

· Define architecture principles, patterns, and reference models for cloud and on-prem environments.

· Review and validate solution designs prepared by project or vendor teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

· Provide technical oversight during implementation and deployment phases.

· Evaluate scalability, performance, and security of proposed designs before approval.

· Ensure all architecture decisions are documented and traceable to business objectives.
2. Cloud \& Hybrid Solutions

· Review the design of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions across Azure and GCP.

· Ensuring integration of SaaS and PaaS services follows best practices and organizational policies.

· Oversee infrastructure deployments and configuration activities, ensuring adherence to approved design and governance.

· Define standards for cost optimization, monitoring, and operational resilience.

3. Migration \& Repatriation

· Lead and review migration and repatriation strategies, such as moving workloads from Azure West Europe to Azure Qatar Central.

· Validate migration plans, timelines, and rollback procedures for compliance and minimal downtime.

· Oversee execution by vendors and internal teams, ensuring outcomes meet quality and performance expectations.

4. Identity \& Access Management (IAM)

· Review and approve IAM architecture covering Azure AD, Entra ID, and hybrid Active Directory.

· Govern design and configuration of identity synchronization, SSO, and access management.

· Ensure enforcement of least privilege, Conditional Access, and role-based policies.

· Oversee periodic IAM reviews and compliance reporting.

5. Office 365 \& Collaboration

· Oversee design and configuration standards for Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.

· Review governance and security models for Office 365 workloads to ensure compliance with GTA policies.

6. Cloud Security \& Resilience

· Validate design and configuration of virtual networks, firewalls, and connectivity (e.g., ExpressRoute).

· Oversee implementation of backup, disaster recovery, and resilience strategies.

· Ensure all architectures comply with GTA’s information security and regulatory frameworks.

7. Infrastructure \& Database Oversight

· Review infrastructure and database design across Azure services (VMs, App Services, SQL, Cosmos DB).

· Ensure capacity, redundancy, and security standards are met before deployment.

· Provide architectural direction for optimization, monitoring, and incident response processes.

8. DevOps \& Automation Governance

· Define and enforce governance standards for CI/CD pipelines across managed services and project deployments.

· Review Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and automation frameworks (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) for compliance and quality.

· Oversee the integration of monitoring, alerting, and change tracking into DevOps pipelines.

9. Project Coordination \& Vendor Management

· Act as the architectural authority for IT and cloud projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

· Review project readiness, design deliverables, and implementation plans.

· Work with vendors and service providers to validate solutions, delivery approaches, and compliance with contractual obligations.

· Contribute to activities including RFP drafting, proposal evaluation, and vendor assessment.

10. Governance, Compliance \& Documentation

· Maintain architectural governance frameworks and ensure solutions adhere to internal and regulatory compliance standards.

· Review and approve technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and runbooks.

· Support DR and BCP planning by reviewing and validating architecture and operational runbooks.

11. Stakeholder Engagement

· Collaborate with internal teams, management, and vendors to align architecture decisions with business priorities.

· Communicate risks, design impacts, and key technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams involved in project delivery.

12. Technology Evaluation \& Innovation

· Evaluate new technologies through RFPs, proofs of concept (POCs), and pilot initiatives.

· Recommend innovative approaches to improve architecture efficiency, cost management, and security posture.

· Continuously refine standards based on lessons learned and industry best practices.

Qualifications \& Skills

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· Certifications (preferred):

o Microsoft Certified: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-500, SC-100

o Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect

o DevOps Engineer Expert or Terraform Associate

· Experience:

o 12–15 years in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture across Azure, GCP, and on-prem environments.

o Proven record of overseeing cloud migration, hybrid integration, and repatriation projects

Strong background in governance, compliance, and architecture review.

o Hands-on familiarity with IAM, Entra ID, Office 365, and hybrid identity design.

o In-depth understanding of network, storage, compute, and database architecture principles.

o Knowledge of DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep), and automation practices.

o Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience.

o Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

o Arabic proficiency is an advantage but not mandatory.

Pay: QAR30,000.00 - QAR31,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field?
• Do you have 12–15+ years of IT infrastructure/cloud architecture experience?

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• QID (Preferred)

Work Location: In person