IT Manager Solution Architecture

Marc Ellis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an IT Manager for Solution Architecture. This role requires extensive experience in leading the design of secure and high-performance solutions, defining enterprise architecture frameworks, and guiding cloud migration strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in infrastructure and cyber security, combined with excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of technological innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience across infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security domains.
• 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles within large, complex organisations.
• Minimum experience of 7 years as a Solution Architect in large-scale security and enterprise infrastructure implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and high-performance application and data solutions.
• Define target-state infrastructure architecture and governance for cloud architectures.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, roadmaps, and reference models.

Skills

Infrastructure Architecture

Cyber Security Architecture

Presentation Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET Core

Java Spring

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

Job Description

1. JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: IT Mgr. Solution Architecture
Department: IT

Reports to: Sr. Mgr. Enterprise Architecture
Prepared By: Nidhi Chavan

Grade of Reporting Manager: FC9
Prepared On: July 2025

Proposed Grade: FC08
Evaluated On: August 2025

Upgrade / New Role: New Role
JD Code NPXXXX

Purpose

Business unit Purpose: One sentence describing the overall objective of the Unit and, essentially, why the Unit exists.

The purpose of this business unit is to establish and maintain a unified enterprise architecture that drives alignment across the organization.

Job Purpose: One sentence describing the overall objective of the job and, essentially, why the job exists.

The job holder is responsible to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and high-performance application and data solutions. Balancing stability with innovation, the job holder defines and enforces enterprise architecture frameworks that ensure modularity, reusability, and compliance with governance and security standards. Responsible for evaluating technology stacks, managing architectural risks, supporting digital transformation, and providing oversight for critical projects, and also collaborates with cross-functional teams and mentors architects to build future-ready, resilient and business-critical systems that support round the clock operational environment.

Job Dimensions and Scope

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Impact on Revenue: –

Impact on Cost: –

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Organisation Structure

Org chart for the Business Unit should clearly depict the layout of the Business unit. Please highlight the Manager and the Manager’s manager. (Please provide the complete span of control in-case of managerial roles)

Vice President – IT
AVP – IT Architecture
Sr. Mgr. Enterprise Architecture
IT Mgr. Solution Architecture

Key Result Areas

What are the critical accountabilities of the job? Write in bullet points and focus on the results that are expected from the job. In each statement (eight to ten in total), please indicate what has to be done, within which area or framework, and with what end result (e.g. “Prepare, gain agreement for, and implement, capital expenditure plans which ensure that future production/operation needs are met within acceptable cost limits”). Reference should be made to: contribution to business strategy; planning; budgeting; operations; team leadership; team contribution; challenges; latitude for decision making etc. Against each area of responsibility mention the measures for the end result i.e. mention the key indicators to track performance.

• Infrastructure Architecture: Define target-state infrastructure architecture across data centres, networks, compute, storage, and end-user platforms. Include governance for high availability, DR, backup, and business continuity; establish infrastructure standards, patterns, and reference architectures; design and govern cloud architectures across Microsoft Azure and OCI; define cloud landing zones and IAM models; architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity; guide cloud migration strategies; drive FinOps practices for cost governance and performance optimisation; establish cloud resiliency patterns (multi-AZ, multi-region, backup, DR).
• Cyber Security Architecture (Next-Generation Platforms): Define end-to-end cyber security architecture across on-premise and cloud; architect Zero Trust models; design and govern next-generation security platforms (NGFW, SASE, CSPM, CWPP, IAM/PAM, EDR/XDR, DLP and encryption); define security controls for cloud services; partner with SOC for SIEM/SOAR integration, threat detection, and incident response; act as architectural authority for infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security decisions; provide oversight for critical IT projects.

Job Context

The job holder is responsible to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and high-performance application and data solutions. Balancing stability with innovation, the job holder defines and enforces enterprise architecture frameworks that ensure modularity, reusability, and compliance with governance and security standards. Responsible for evaluating technology stacks, managing architectural risks, supporting Infrastructure, Cyber security and multi-cloud, and providing oversight for critical projects, and also collaborates with cross-functional teams and mentors architects to build future-ready, resilient and business-critical systems that support round the clock operational environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Minimum Experience

Education Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field,
12+ years of experience across infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security domains.
5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles within large, complex organisations.

Work Experience:
Minimum experience of 7 years with proven experience (5+ years) as a Solution Architect in large-scale security and enterprise infrastructure implementation projects.
Hands-on knowledge of enterprise application frameworks (.NET Core, Java Spring, Node.js)
Experience with cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for compute, storage, and databases
Experience with event streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis) and NoSQL databases
Proficiency in data platform tools: Snowflake, Azure Synapse, BigQuery, Redshift, etc.
Experience in designing APIs, microservices, and modern integration patterns
Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code
Background in Agile/SAFE methodologies and digital transformation programs
Experience in data security, privacy frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
Present architecture to architecture review boards (ARBs), exec stakeholders, and delivery teams
Mentor developers, solution designers, and junior architects on modern application/data stack
Develop and maintain architectural documentation, roadmaps, and reference models

Skills:
Excellent presentation skills and ability to clearly articulate complex architectural solutions, technical concepts, and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work cross-functionally and possess conflict management skills
Possess good logical reasoning & structured design thinking
Possess creative problem solving skills to design modern solutions
Ability to persuade & influence key stakeholder to adopt architecture best practices
Good negotiation skills to balance technical requirements, resource constraints, and stakeholder priorities