Principal Infrastructure Architect — AI-Driven Telco Cloud

Confidential Semi-Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom organization in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to lead the infrastructure architecture team. The role involves developing and managing technology roadmaps, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovation across telecommunication networks. Candidates should have a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering and significant experience in tech strategy within the telecom sector. This full-time position calls for a senior expert adept at cross-functional architecture governance and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience with at least 3-4 years in telecom infrastructure architecture or technology strategy.
• Expertise in developing long-term technology roadmaps.
• Experience in managing complex cross-functional architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor change in Infrastructure Architecture for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Infrastructure principles across Technology Unit.
• Develop future-state infrastructure architecture including AI-native networks.

Skills

Infrastructure Architecture

Technical Leadership

Cloud Technology

AI and Automation

Architectural Governance

Education

Bachelor Degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Masters Degree in Engineering or Computing

Tools

AI-native networks

Cloud-RAN

5G and 6G technologies

Job description

A leading telecom organization in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to lead the infrastructure architecture team. The role involves developing and managing technology roadmaps, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovation across telecommunication networks. Candidates should have a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering and significant experience in tech strategy within the telecom sector. This full-time position calls for a senior expert adept at cross-functional architecture governance and emerging technologies.