Cloud Architect Microsoft M365

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Cloud Architect in Riyadh to lead the design of modern workplace solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and security. The successful candidate will ensure that architectural designs meet enterprise standards and security requirements, collaborate with global teams, and provide oversight throughout the delivery lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have a deep understanding of modern workplace architecture, cloud services, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The role supports a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of modern workplace architecture, including identity and collaboration.
• Solid knowledge of cloud platform services related to identity and networking.
• Experience in regulated or security-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead modern workplace architecture ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with global teams to design and deploy collaboration services.
• Define solution designs covering identity and service integration.
• Ensure smooth operational rollout through service design and documentation.
• Support training materials and user guidance development.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Modern workplace architecture

Identity management

Collaboration capabilities

Endpoint management

Security compliance

Cloud platform services

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

A major enterprise undergoing a broad digital transformation focused on modernizing collaboration, security, and operational capabilities. The organization is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the design and enablement of modern workplace solutions that enhance productivity, security, and user experience across the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for modern workplace architecture, ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and long‑term strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with global platform and engineering teams to design, adapt, and deploy collaboration and productivity services in line with governance and operational needs.
• Define and assure solution designs covering identity, collaboration, security, device management, and service integration.
• Partner with delivery and service management teams to ensure service design, documentation, and transition activities are completed to support smooth operational rollout.
• Contribute to change enablement by supporting the development of training materials, user guidance, and adoption collateral.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the delivery lifecycle, managing risks, dependencies, and technical decisions across hybrid and cloud environments.

Qualifications and Skills

• Deep understanding of modern workplace architecture, including identity, collaboration, endpoint management, and security capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of core cloud platform services related to identity, networking, monitoring, and hybrid integration.
• Experience working within regulated or security‑controlled environments, with awareness of compliance and data protection requirements.
• Ability to work across global and cross‑functional teams, managing dependencies across different regions and operating models.
• Strong capability in structured governance processes, design assurance, and architectural decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with a consultative, user‑centric approach.

Halian Group: With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

Cloud Architect Microsoft M365 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia