Infrastructure Architect

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced IT and Cloud Architect to govern architecture, lead migrations, and oversee cloud solutions across Azure and GCP. Highlights: 1. Govern architecture across cloud and on-prem environments 2. Lead migration, repatriation, and hybrid cloud solution strategies 3. Oversee security, compliance, and DevOps automation governance **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):Microsoft Certified: AZ\-104, AZ\-305, AZ\-700, AZ\-500, SC100 * Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert or Terraform Associate **Experience:** * 12–15 years in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture across Azure, GCP, and on\-prem environments. * Proven record of overseeing cloud migration, hybrid integration, and repatriation projects. * Strong background in governance, compliance, and architecture review. * Hands\-on familiarity with IAM, Entra ID, Office 365, and hybrid identity design. * In\-depth understanding of network, storage, compute, and database architecture principles. * Knowledge of DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep), and automation practices. * Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience. * Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills. Pay: QAR30,500\.00 \- QAR31,500\.00 per hour Experience: * IT infrastructure and cloud architecture: 10 years (Preferred) Language: * English (Preferred) License/Certification: * Microsoft Certified: AZ\-104, AZ\-305, AZ\-700, AZ\-500, SC\-100 (Preferred) * Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect (Preferred) * DevOps Engineer Expert or Terraform Associate (Preferred) * QID (Preferred) Work Location: In person