Cloud Architect

Innovative Solutions; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Al Khobar is seeking a Cloud Architect to drive business growth through innovative cloud strategies and solutions. The candidate should have 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in Cloud/Hybrid roles, and possess mastery in Azure, GCP, or OCI. You will advise clients on cloud migration, design hybrid architectures, and integrate FinOps principles for optimal ROI. This position promises a supportive work environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programs

Opportunity for career growth

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in IT, with 5 years in Cloud/Hybrid infrastructure roles.
• Mastery in Microsoft Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Proficiency in presentations and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop go-to-market strategies for cloud services.
• Advise on cloud migration and infrastructure transformation.
• Design private, public, and hybrid cloud architectures.

Skills

Cloud Architecture expertise

FinOps methodology

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Company Description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a premier cybersecurity company established in 2003, based in Riyadh, with additional offices in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. We aim to 'Bring Trust to Cyberspace' by delivering a wide range of cybersecurity solutions and services including advisory, technical assurance, solution deployment, professional services, and managed security services.

Role Overview

As a Cloud Architect, you will be a key driver of business growth and technical excellence. This role is unique it combines high-level Business Strategy with deep Technical Design. You will work directly with our leadership and global hyperscalers to build go-to-market strategies, while also rolling up your sleeves to lead workshops and PoCs for our most important clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client & Alliance Engagement
   • GTM Strategy: Identify and build business strategies and go-to-market (GTM) activities to expand cloud service adoption.
   • Sales Alignment: Drive sales for cloud services by aligning technical solutions with Innovative Solutions’ core strategies and client technology roadmaps.
   • Strategic Advisor: Actively participate in client-facing discussions, shaping proposals and qualifying cloud opportunities.
   • Collaboration: Act as the technical bridge between internal teams, client stakeholders, and hyperscalers (Azure, GCP, or OCI) to ensure the delivery of effective, scalable solutions.
2. Strategic Advisory & Execution
   • Transformation Roadmap: Advise clients on cloud migration, infrastructure transformation, and long-term cloud strategy.
   • Hands-on Validation: Lead technical workshops and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate the viability of proposed architectures.
   • Cloud Economics: Integrate FinOps principles into architectural designs to ensure clients achieve maximum ROI.
3. Infrastructure Expertise
   • Hybrid Architecture: Design and oversee the implementation of private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
   • Core Systems: Leverage a deep understanding of traditional infrastructure including servers, storage, and networking—to ensure seamless integration with modern cloud-native architectures.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in the IT industry, with at least 5 years dedicated to Cloud/Hybrid infrastructure or Solution Architecture roles.
• Hyperscale Mastery: Mastery-level knowledge in at least one of the following: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), or Oracle Cloud (OCI).
• Broad Expertise: Deep expertise in Cloud Architecture (Private/Hybrid) and a strong familiarity with Cloud-native application architectures.
• Infrastructure Foundation: Proven experience in building client infrastructure, including physical/virtual servers, storage, and networking.
• Business Acumen: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and consultative skills.
• Proficient in FinOps and cost-optimization methodologies.
• Excellent presentation and proposal-writing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.