Manager - Cloud Resilience Architecture

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Manager - Cloud Resilience Architecture. The successful candidate will lead the development of cloud strategies to ensure high availability and security for diverse applications. Responsibilities include implementing resilience architectures, collaborating with IT teams, and ensuring effective disaster recovery plans. Strong experience in cloud services is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing cloud architectures.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively.
• Strong knowledge of disaster recovery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud resilience architecture strategy.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Lead evaluation of cloud service providers.
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Monitor cloud performance and implement improvements.
• Assess cloud infrastructure against industry standards.

Skills

Developing cloud resilience strategies

Collaborating with IT teams

Evaluating cloud service providers

Disaster recovery planning

Monitoring cloud performance

Providing technical guidance

Training staff on cloud services

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Manager - Cloud Resilience Architecture to lead our efforts in developing robust and resilient cloud strategies. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing cloud architectures that ensure high availability, performance, and security for our diverse applications and services, aligning with our vision of creating a premier destination for entertainment and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud resilience architecture strategy that aligns with Qiddiya’s business goals and operational needs.
• Collaborate with IT, application development, and cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud architectures are designed for optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud service providers, ensuring that contracts meet the organization’s requirements for resilience, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans that support organizational resilience and mitigate potential risks.
• Monitor cloud performance and resilience, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary enhancements to architectures as needed.
• Conduct regular assessments of cloud infrastructure and services in relation to industry benchmarks and best practices.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to team members and stakeholders regarding cloud architecture and resilience best practices.
• Promote a culture of resilience across the organization by training and educating staff on cloud services and risk management strategies.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and regulations to drive continuous improvement in cloud strategies.