Cloud Architect - ServiceNow (On-Premises)

Sscegypt; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is looking for a skilled Cloud Architect with extensive experience in ServiceNow and hybrid cloud strategies. The role involves designing and implementing secure on-premises architectures while collaborating with infrastructure teams. Ideal candidates should possess 8+ years of IT experience with a strong understanding of enterprise environments and governance practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience including 3 years in cloud architecture.
• Experience architecting ServiceNow on-premises.
• Hands-on proficiency in Linux and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of ServiceNow in an on-prem environment.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on configurations.
• Design solutions with built-in security and disaster recovery.

Skills

Linux Administration

Infrastructure Architecture

Security Practices

API Integrations

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

VMware

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with deep expertise in ServiceNow to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a secure and scalableon-premises ServiceNow deployment. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of hybrid cloud strategies, infrastructure design, and governance practices in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience of working as an infrastructure/DevOps engineer and architect with 8+ years in an on-prem or cloud environment is a must
• Strong knowledge of building complex enterprise solutions including data center sizing, security, and infrastructure architecture
• Design and document and implement the end-to-end architecture of ServiceNow in an on-prem environment, ensuring alignment with business and security requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to define network, storage, and compute configurations.
• Working knowledge of implementing solutions with in-built security, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR)
• Experience of working with on-prem virtualization technologies like VMware
• Working with additional virtualization technologies will be an added advantage
• Define integration strategies with external systems, including LDAP, monitoring tools, CMDBs, and ITSM platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS security
• Strong working knowledge of at least one of the relational databases, including deployment, security, configuration, and optimization. Experience with Maria DB will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of creating and implementing solutions using IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and other models

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in a cloud/enterprise architecture role.
• Hands-on experience architecting ServiceNow on-premises, including configuration, deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in infrastructure components such as Linux, VMware, storage arrays, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with scripting (JavaScript, PowerShell), API integrations, and workflow automation.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Good to have - working knowledge of ServiceNow modules like ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, and Orchestration.
• Good to have - Arabic Language speaking (not a must)