CLOUD SOLUTION ARCHITECT

AL BABTAIN GROUP; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Kuwait is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure/cloud, with strong proficiency in AWS services and awareness of Microsoft Azure. This role involves mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with cloud governance policies. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure/cloud, with 5+ years hands-on in AWS.
• Experience designing enterprise architectures using AWS services.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS.
• Implement cloud governance frameworks and security policies.
• Mentor DevOps and Infrastructure engineers.

Skills

Cloud Architecture & Design

Governance, Security & Compliance

Automation & Optimization

Collaboration & Leadership

Education

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

Tools

AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda)

Microsoft Azure

Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible

CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)

Job description

Al Babtain Group was founded in 1948,our group was built on the values of integrity and commitment, driven by passion. True to the vision of our founders, today we represent some of the world’s leading brands, spanning from the USA to the Far East.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations to include automotive, Information Technology, investment, industrial and finance, establishing a strong footprint in each sector with best practices. In key segments such as Nissan Middle East, we have earned the distinction of being a market leader, commanding the highest market share.

Furthermore, we have an active investment division that explores opportunities in the real estate sector, focusing on leisure, residential and commercial projects in the neighboring countries. This provides us with a steady stream of additional revenues. We enter new markets after in-depth research and thorough due diligence, followed by building of partnerships with leading players in the field.

The responsibilities of the CLOUD SOLUTION ARCHITECT include but are not limited to:

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Lead the design of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures on AWS.
• Provide architectural guidance for deploying cloud-native applications and migrating legacy systems to AWS.
• Recommend and implement best practices for hybrid cloud environments involving AWS and Azure.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce cloud governance frameworks, security policies, and compliance controls (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Design multi-account structures, identity federation (IAM, SSO), and zero-trust network architecture.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on data protection, encryption, and threat modeling.

Automation & Optimization

• Lead infrastructure as code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and optimize cloud costs, resource utilization, and performance KPIs.
• Implement DevSecOps practices to ensure continuous integration and deployment with security baked in.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on AWS and Azure cloud solutions for internal teams and business stakeholders.
• Mentor DevOps and Infrastructure engineers; support skill development across teams.
• Evaluate and select third‑party cloud tools, vendors, and services based on business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure/cloud, with 5+ years hands‑on in AWS.
• Strong experience designing enterprise architectures using AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure (VMs, VNets, Azure AD, Storage, etc.).
• Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.
• Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS, AKS).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CodePipeline).
• Familiarity with enterprise networking, VPN, direct connect, DNS, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Highly Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (a plus)
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture frameworks (optional)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Comfortable managing cross‑functional teams and stakeholders in matrixed environments.