Strategic Enterprise Architect – IT/OT & Cybersecurity

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company)

Mesaieed

On-site

QAR 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Job summary

The Enterprise Architect at QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) will define and govern the organization's enterprise architecture across IT, OT, Cybersecurity, Data, and Digital Office domains within the Oil & Gas environment.

The role ensures alignment with corporate strategy, HSE priorities, and digital transformation goals, while leading cloud adoption, data governance, and secure integration across field and corporate operations in Mesaieed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or relevant discipline.
7+ years direct and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture (EA) framework, principles, standards, policies and operating models.
Define integrated IT/OT/cyber security /Digital architecture principles.
Establish long-term IT road maps with alignment with business, cybersecurity, and Digital Office.
Align IT strategy and architecture with business goals and corporate strategy.
Define and manage enterprise technology roadmaps (short-, medium-, and long-term).
Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
Translate business capabilities and strategy into technology architecture requirements.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand transformation priorities.
Ensure IT initiatives support enterprise-wide integration and optimization.
Identify opportunities for digital innovation and automation.
Define target-state architectures across:
Business Architecture
Application Architecture
Data & Information Architecture
Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
OT/ICS Architecture (SCADA, DCS, PLC)
Cybersecurity Architecture
Digital Workplace Architecture
Integration Architecture
Ensure secure integration between enterprise IT and operational technologies.
Drive interoperability across production, refining, and distribution systems.
Oversee system integration and interoperability standards.
Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of enterprise platforms.
Establish enterprise data governance architecture.
Enable enterprise data platforms and analytics.
Support AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced analytics.
Promote automation and RPA initiatives.
Drive adoption of emerging digital technologies.
Lead cloud adoption strategy.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.
Rationalize application and technology portfolio to reduce redundancy.
Lead legacy system modernization initiatives.
Assess vendor solutions and ensure architectural fit.
Ensure architectural designs comply with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with Information Security and Risk teams.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Provide architectural leadership across IT and business units.
Mentor solution architects and technical teams.
Present architecture strategies and investment cases to executive leadership.
Act as a trusted advisor for strategic technology decisions.
Promote best practices in architecture and solution design.
Drive cloud adoption, automation, DevOps, and modernization strategies.
Continuously evaluate architectural maturity and optimize frameworks.
Participate in the on-the-job training of trainees and newly hired personnel within the Group to ensure that they develop the necessary skills to independently carry out assigned activities. Train End-Users in the application of newly developed systems.