Infrastructure Architect at Euro Staffs

Euro Staffs; Doha; On-site; QAR 335,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro Staffs in Doha is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead architecture governance and design for cloud and on‑prem environments. The role focuses on Azure, GCP, identity management, and Office 365 while driving migration, security, and compliance strategies.

You will work on multi‑cloud/hybrid solutions, oversee vendor activities, and define cost, monitoring, and resilience standards to ensure business objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of IT infrastructure and cloud architecture experience across Azure, GCP, and on‑prem environments.
• Certifications in cloud and DevOps domains (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-500, SC-100; Professional Cloud Architect).

Responsibilities

• Define architecture principles, patterns, and reference models for cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Review and validate solution designs for alignment with enterprise standards.
• Provide technical oversight during implementation and deployment phases.
• Oversee cloud migration, hybrid integration, and repatriation projects.
• Govern IAM, Office 365, and collaboration platform architecture across Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Lead governance, compliance, and documentation activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on project delivery and approvals.
• Define standards for cost optimization, monitoring, and resilience.
• Ensure security posture and regulatory alignment across designs.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Azure

GCP

IAM

DevOps

Terraform

Security

Governance

Vendor Management

Office 365

Hybrid IT

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

Job description

Apply for Infrastructure Architect at Euro Staffs in Doha, DAW, QA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture Governance & Design Review

• Define architecture principles, patterns, and reference models for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Review and validate solution designs prepared by project or vendor teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical oversight during implementation and deployment phases.
• Evaluate scalability, performance, and security of proposed designs before approval.
• Ensure all architecture decisions are documented and traceable to business objectives.

2. Cloud & Hybrid Solutions

• Review the design of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions across Azure and GCP.
• Ensuring integration of SaaS and PaaS services follows best practices and organizational policies.
• Oversee infrastructure deployments and configuration activities, ensuring adherence to approved design and governance.
• Define standards for cost optimization, monitoring, and operational resilience.

3. Migration & Repatriation

• Lead and review migration and repatriation strategies, such as moving workloads from Azure West Europe to Azure Qatar Central.
• Validate migration plans, timelines, and rollback procedures for compliance and minimal downtime.
• Oversee execution by vendors and internal teams, ensuring outcomes meet quality and performance expectations.

4. Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Review and approve IAM architecture covering Azure AD, Entra ID, and hybrid Active Directory.
• Govern design and configuration of identity synchronization, SSO, and access management.
• Ensure enforcement of least privilege, Conditional Access, and role-based policies.
• Oversee periodic IAM reviews and compliance reporting.

5. Office 365 & Collaboration

• Oversee design and configuration standards for Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Review governance and security models for Office365 workloads to ensure compliance with GTA policies.

6. Cloud Security & Resilience

• Validate design and configuration of virtual networks, firewalls, and connectivity (e.g., ExpressRoute).
• Oversee implementation of backup, disaster recovery, and resilience strategies.
• Ensure all architectures comply with GTA’s information security and regulatory frameworks.

7. Infrastructure & Database Oversight

• Review infrastructure and database design across Azure services (VMs, App Services, SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Ensure capacity, redundancy, and security standards are met before deployment.
• Provide architectural direction for optimization, monitoring, and incident response processes.

8. DevOps & Automation Governance

• Define and enforce governance standards for CI/CD pipelines across managed services and project deployments.
• Review Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and automation frameworks (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) for compliance and quality.
• Oversee the integration of monitoring, alerting, and change tracking into DevOps pipelines.

9. Project Coordination & Vendor Management

• Act as the architectural authority for IT and cloud projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Review project readiness, design deliverables, and implementation plans.
• Work with vendors and service providers to validate solutions, delivery approaches, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contribute to activities including RFP drafting, proposal evaluation, and vendor assessment.

10. Governance, Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain architectural governance frameworks and ensure solutions adhere to internal and regulatory compliance standards.
• Review and approve technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and runbooks.
• Support DR and BCP planning by reviewing and validating architecture and operational runbooks.

11. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams, management, and vendors to align architecture decisions with business priorities.
• Communicate risks, design impacts, and key technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams involved in project delivery.

12. Technology Evaluation & Innovation

• Evaluate new technologies through RFPs, proofs of concept (POCs), and pilot initiatives.
• Recommend innovative approaches to improve architecture efficiency, cost management, and security posture.
• Continuously refine standards based on lessons learned and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications (preferred): Microsoft Certified: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, AZ-500, SC-100 Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect DevOps Engineer Expert or Terraform Associate
• Experience: 12–15 years in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture across Azure, GCP, and on-prem environments.
• Proven record of overseeing cloud migration, hybrid integration, and repatriation projects Strong background in governance, compliance, and architecture review.
• Hands‑on familiarity with IAM, Entra ID, Office 365, and hybrid identity design.
• In‑depth understanding of network, storage, compute, and database architecture principles.
• Knowledge of DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep), and automation practices.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage but not mandatory.

Pay: QAR30,000.00 - QAR31,500.00 per month

Language: English (Preferred)

License/Certification: QID (Preferred)

Work Location: In person