Strategic Enterprise IT Architect for Cloud and Innovation

Marc Ellis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Enterprise IT Architect to drive the enterprise architecture strategy and govern IT landscape. Candidates should have over 12 years of IT experience, strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, and a proven track record in cloud technologies. This strategic role requires excellent leadership and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and foster innovation within the organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture leadership roles.
• Proven track record in application modernization and digital transformation.
• Solid knowledge of data, security, infrastructure, and integration architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards.
• Establish and enforce architecture principles, standards, and frameworks across all domains.
• Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption and API integration.

Skills

Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading technology firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Enterprise IT Architect to drive the enterprise architecture strategy and govern IT landscape. Candidates should have over 12 years of IT experience, strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, and a proven track record in cloud technologies. This strategic role requires excellent leadership and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and foster innovation within the organization.