Migration Architect

Marc Ellis; Remote; SAR 449,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cloud Center of Excellence is seeking a skilled Migration Architect to design, implement, and oversee cloud infrastructure solutions. This role involves engaging with clients, leading multi-cloud deployments, ensuring compliance, and driving cloud transformations. Applicants should have over 15 years of experience in IT architecture with strong leadership and technical skills. This opportunity offers a chance to work across diverse geographies, ensuring scalability and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT architecture, with a focus on cloud, migration, and disaster recovery.
• Proven track record in enterprise-scale architecture and cloud transformation.
• Experience in program or delivery leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Plan and execute large-scale data and application migrations.
• Design robust disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Cloud transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Migration Architect
Location: Egypt (with responsibilities spanning Egypt, KSA, India, and Jordan)
Reporting To: Senior Manager

Overview

A leading Cloud Center of Excellence is seeking a skilled Migration Architect to design, implement, and oversee cloud infrastructure solutions, cloud migration initiatives, and disaster recovery strategies. This individual will play a pivotal role in enabling cloud transformation efforts for clients across various geographies, ensuring operational resilience, scalability, and alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Engagement

• Engage with senior client stakeholders to understand strategic goals and IT challenges.

• Perform assessments of existing environments to identify transformation opportunities.

• Develop business cases for cloud adoption, articulating ROI and long-term benefits.

• Create enterprise-level cloud roadmaps tailored to client objectives.

• Recommend cloud platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud) based on workload needs.

• Ensure designs incorporate industry best practices and the latest cloud innovations.

Cloud Architecture Design

• Lead the development and deployment of multi-cloud solutions.

• Architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments.

• Integrate hybrid infrastructure solutions with both on-premises and cloud platforms.

• Drive optimization efforts for cost-efficiency and performance.

• Maintain compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards.

• Lead migration architecture for complex enterprise applications and data.

• Embed security and compliance considerations into all solution designs.

Cloud Migration Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute large-scale data and application migrations.

• Analyze existing infrastructure to identify migration paths and risks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions.

• Troubleshoot migration issues, ensuring system reliability and data integrity.

• Support post-migration optimization and tuning.

• Evaluate and implement migration strategies tailored to GCP, OCI, and similar platforms.

Disaster Recovery (DR)

• Design robust DR strategies and implement associated solutions.

• Conduct impact analyses to define recovery priorities and objectives.

• Implement testing protocols to validate DR readiness.

• Collaborate with business units to improve DR frameworks continuously.

Governance & Security

• Establish multi-cloud governance frameworks aligned with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Design and implement secure architectures, including IAM, encryption, and network controls.

Cost Optimization

• Identify and execute cloud cost-saving strategies (e.g., reserved/spot instances, resource rightsizing).

• Monitor usage and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.

Automation & Monitoring

• Develop IaC scripts (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate provisioning and management.

• Implement tools for performance monitoring, logging, and issue resolution.

• Lead continuous assessment of environments to align with evolving needs.

• Provide training and enablement to client IT teams for cloud operations.

Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Manage relationships with third‑party vendors and cloud solution providers.

• Align cloud architecture with business objectives by working with internal and external stakeholders.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on emerging cloud trends, tools, and practices.

• Contribute to the development of new offerings and multi‑cloud strategies.

General Duties

• Support alignment between IT strategy and organizational objectives.

• Enforce architectural best practices and standards.

• Participate in governance, capacity planning, and performance management activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 15+ years in IT architecture, with a strong focus on cloud, migration, and DR.

• Proven track record in enterprise‑scale architecture and cloud transformation.

• Experience in program or delivery leadership roles in IT or consulting environments.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership capabilities.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving aptitude.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in platforms such as Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

• Advanced understanding of cloud migration tools and methodologies.

• Proficient in DR technologies, backup systems, and fail‑over design.

• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

• Strong grasp of cloud security, compliance, and network architecture.

Soft Skills

• Clear and confident communication skills.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Collaborative mindset with ability to drive outcomes across diverse teams.

• Adaptable and client‑focused with an orientation toward innovation.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional

• Google Professional Cloud Architect

• Security or compliance‑related certifications (CISSP, CISA, etc.)