Enterprise Architect

M42 Health; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

M42 Health is seeking a senior enterprise architect to lead the design and governance of our cloud and on‑premise platforms. You will shape standards for Azure, identity, security, and healthcare applications, aligning technology with patient-centered outcomes.

You will mentor teams, partner with stakeholders, and guide strategic investments, ensuring regulatory compliance and resilient architectures across our global healthcare footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years in infrastructure, cloud, network, or cybersecurity; at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture leadership.
• Strong experience in Azure, hybrid cloud, networking, identity management, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology environments.
• Preferred certifications include TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP/CCSP, ITIL, and COBIT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern enterprise architecture strategies, standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures across Azure, infrastructure, networking, security, identity, workplace, and healthcare platforms.
• Design and oversee hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, including Azure landing zones, data centres, disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and operational resilience.
• Establish architecture standards for Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and secure access management.
• Provide architecture direction for healthcare systems and integrations, including EMR/EHR, HIS, PACS, RIS, LIS, and clinical applications.
• Lead architecture governance, design reviews, technology evaluations, vendor assessments, RFPs, and investment planning.

Skills

Azure

Hybrid cloud

Cybersecurity

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

CISSP/CCSP

ITIL

COBIT

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern enterprise architecture strategies, standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures across Azure, infrastructure, networking, security, identity, workplace, and healthcare platforms.
• Design and oversee hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, including Azure landing zones, data centres, disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and operational resilience.
• Establish architecture standards for Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and secure access management.
• Provide architecture direction for healthcare systems and integrations, including EMR/EHR, HIS, PACS, RIS, LIS, and clinical applications.
• Lead architecture governance, design reviews, technology evaluations, vendor assessments, RFPs, and investment planning.
• Define AI platform strategy, AI governance, Azure AI services, GPU infrastructure, MLOps/LLMOps, security controls, and responsible AI adoption.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, ADHICS, ISO 27001, NIST, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Mentor architects and senior engineers while communicating architectural decisions, risks, costs, and recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of infrastructure, cloud, network, or cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture leadership.
• Strong experience in Azure, hybrid cloud, networking, identity management, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, enterprise architecture, and healthcare technology environments.
• Experience delivering large-scale cloud, infrastructure, workplace, identity, and security transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory compliance, security-by-design, privacy-by-design, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Preferred certifications include TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP/CCSP, Palo Alto or Fortinet certifications, ITIL, and COBIT.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, commercial, and decision-making capabilities.

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