Cloud and Network Architect

Presight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Presight is seeking a Cloud and Network Architect to own the end-to-end architecture of secure, scalable cloud and network solutions in Abu Dhabi. You will translate business needs into designs spanning public and private clouds, OpenShift, virtualization, and cybersecurity, guiding governance from discovery to handover.

The role requires 10+ years in cloud, network, and infrastructure, with hands-on OpenShift/Kubernetes and multi-cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Cloud and Network - AWS Solutions Architect Professional; Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Security - CISSP, CCSP or CISM, Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect/Administrator; Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Architecture - TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification, CCNP/CCIE Enterprise; equivalent multi-vendor routing, switching and security credentials
• Service Delivery - ITIL 4; PMP or PRINCE2 desirable

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 quantity, implementation plans, test plans and operational 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/Layer 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; 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 (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management, and Governance of Organizations policies, procedures, plans, and related risk assessments.

Skills

Systems thinking

Technical writing

Executive communication

Ownership & delivery

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Cloud and Network Architect

Location: Abu Dhabi

About Presight

Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, through its range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, Presight is bringing Applied AI to the private and public sector, enabling them to realize their AI strategy and ambitions faster.

Opportunity

Own the end-to-end architecture of secure, scalable, and highly available cloud, network, and infrastructure solutions. The role translates business and project requirements into implementable designs spanning public cloud, private cloud, OpenShift, virtualization, cybersecurity, DevOps, enterprise networking, CCTV and video analytics environments.

It supports the complete lifecycle from discovery and estimation through design, implementing full lifecycle, from discovery and estimation through design, implementation governance, operational handover, implementation of governance, operational handover, and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

Functional

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 quantity, implementation plans, test plans and operational 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/Layer 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; 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 (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management, and Governance of Organizations policies, procedures, plans, and related risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent senior-level experience may be considered.
• Cloud and Network - AWS Solutions Architect Professional; Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Security - CISSP, CCSP or CISM, Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect/Administrator; Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Architecture - TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification, CCNP/CCIE Enterprise; equivalent multi-vendor routing, switching and security credentials
• Service Delivery - ITIL 4; PMP or PRINCE2 desirable

Experience

• 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.
• Hands-on experience designing or governing OpenShift/Kubernetes and at least two public clouds: AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong background in routing, switching, security, virtualization, Windows and Linux, including troubleshooting across application, platform and infrastructure boundaries.
• Experience in creating HLD/LLD documentation, estimation models, BoQs, technical standards, test strategies and operational acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrated stakeholder leadership with customers, PMO, cybersecurity, vendors, engineering teams and senior management.
• Preferred: CCTV, VMS, video analytics, GPU/AI platforms, multicast streaming, edge deployments, or national/restricted cloud environments

Technical Competencies

• Systems thinking and structured problem solving
• Clear technical writing and executive communication
• Customer focus and commercial awareness
• Security-first and risk-based decision making
• Ownership, collaboration and delivery under pressure
• Coaching, knowledge transfer and technical leadership

Join us at Presight, where we offer a culture of innovation, outstanding career growth opportunities, and competitive rewards. If you're eager to conquer new frontiers in AI and thrive in a dynamic environment, we welcome you to our community.

What working at Presight offers

Culture

An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.

Career

Accelerate your career through high-impact projects and access to resources for continuous growth and learning opportunities.

Rewards

A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.