Principal ICT Infrastructure Architect - Global Network

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Healthcare

Leave entitlement

Life insurance

Transport benefits

Job summary

Emirates Group IT seeks a Principal Engineer - ICT to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of global network and telecom strategies across the group. You will collaborate with international teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure in Dubai and beyond.

The role requires 10+ years in ICT infrastructure, senior leadership on large-scale programs, and certifications such as BICSI RCDD; Emirates offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Degree or Honours in Information Technology, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronics, or related field.
• 10+ years of ICT passive infrastructure design and implementation experience.
• Strong expertise in structured cabling, fibre optic networks, server/hub room infrastructure, and industry standards (TIA, ISO/IEC, BICSI).
• BICSI RCDD certification is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership on large-scale enterprise, airport, campus, or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and support infrastructure solutions for the group aligned with IT strategies.
• Provide expert technical consultancy and leadership in delivering infrastructure solutions.
• Lead reviews of architecture, standards, and patterns to ensure strategic alignment.
• Coach and coordinate a wide virtual team to deliver projects and ensure SLA compliance.

Skills

ICT infrastructure design

Project leadership

Structured cabling

Fibre optic networks

Architecture standards

Technical consultancy

Education

BICSI RCDD certification

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Electronics / Telecommunications

Tools

TIA standards

ISO/IEC standards

Job description

Emirates Group IT seeks a Principal Engineer - ICT to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of global network and telecom strategies across the group. You will collaborate with international teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure in Dubai and beyond.

The role requires 10+ years in ICT infrastructure, senior leadership on large-scale programs, and certifications such as BICSI RCDD; Emirates offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive