Senior Smart City ICT Systems Architect

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is looking for a Smart City Systems Specialist – ICT based in Dubai, UAE. This full-time role aims to deliver integrated smart city systems across urban development projects, translating technology requirements into actionable specifications.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in ICT and smart city frameworks, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include coordinating designs that comply with GCC telecom regulations and managing stakeholder engagement for technical designs.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in systems engineering, ICT, communication networks, or smart city-related roles.
• Experience supporting smart city, digital infrastructure, IoT-based, or urban technology projects.
• Good understanding of ICT concepts, network architectures, communication standards, and integration principles.

Responsibilities

• Translate smart city solution requirements into clear performance specifications and implementation-ready technical inputs.
• Ensure alignment between smart city platforms and communication connectivity.
• Coordinate with licensed telecom operators for connectivity approvals.

Skills

Smart city systems

ICT design coordination

digital infrastructure

IoT connectivity

fiber optic networks

LTE

5G

Wi-Fi

cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field

Job description

Parsons is looking for a Smart City Systems Specialist – ICT based in Dubai, UAE. This full-time role aims to deliver integrated smart city systems across urban development projects, translating technology requirements into actionable specifications.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in ICT and smart city frameworks, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include coordinating designs that comply with GCC telecom regulations and managing stakeholder engagement for technical designs.