Cloud and Network Architect

About the role

Presight, an Abu Dhabi-based big data analytics company owned by G42, is looking for a Cloud and Network Architect. You will own the end-to-end architecture of secure, scalable and highly available cloud, network and infrastructure solutions, turning business and project needs into designs for public cloud, private cloud, OpenShift, virtualization, cybersecurity, DevOps, enterprise networking, CCTV and video analytics environments. The role covers the full lifecycle, from discovery and estimation through design, implementation governance, operational handover and continual improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead requirements for discovery, site assessment, option analysis and architecture definition for greenfield, brownfield and hybrid environments.
• Produce and govern HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, security zoning, IP plans, bills of quantities, implementation and test plans and handover packs.
• Design multi-cloud and hybrid architectures using Red Hat OpenShift, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, private cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Architect resilient LAN, WAN and data-center networks covering Layer 2/3 protocols, segmentation, routing, switching, multicast, QoS, load balancing, cloud connectivity and high availability.
• Embed cybersecurity by design across identity, network security, workload protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management and restricted or air-gapped environments.
• Provide technical governance during implementation, migration, PoC, UAT, cutover and service transition, and resolve complex cross-domain design and performance issues.
• Support presales and delivery teams with solution options, effort estimates, vendor evaluation, technical compliance, risk assessment and customer presentations.
• Coordinate with Cloud Operations, Network, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Application, AI, PMO, procurement, vendors and customer technical teams.
• Comply with QHSE, Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management and Governance of Organizations policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, telecommunications, engineering or a related discipline; equivalent senior-level experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience across cloud, network, cybersecurity, infrastructure or platform engineering, including 5+ years in solution or enterprise architecture.
• Proven delivery of enterprise, government or mission-critical solutions across multiple sites, data centers and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Demonstrated stakeholder leadership with customers, PMO, cybersecurity, vendors, engineering teams and senior management.

Required skills

• Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect; CISSP, CCSP or CISM, Red Hat OpenShift Architect/Administrator, CKAD; TOGAF or equivalent, CCNP/CCIE Enterprise or equivalent multi-vendor routing, switching and security credentials.
• Service delivery: ITIL 4; PMP or PRINCE2 desirable.
• Hands-on design of OpenShift/Kubernetes and at least two public clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Strong background in routing, switching, security, virtualization, Windows and Linux, including troubleshooting.
• Experience creating HLD/LLD documentation, estimation models, BoQs, technical standards, test strategies and acceptance criteria.

What we offer

• An open, diverse and inclusive culture with a global vision.
• Career growth through high-impact projects and learning opportunities.
• A competitive remuneration package with healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.