Solution Architect Lead - Infrastructure Airport

DXC Technology; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Senior Solution Architect - Infrastructure to design the compute, storage, cloud, data center and platform infrastructure for airport systems. You will ensure a resilient, secure 24/7 foundation and produce architecture standards across cloud, on‑premise and edge environments.

The role collaborates across application, integration, network and cyber domains, contributing to estimations, planning and risk management for the infrastructure domain and engaging with

Qualifications

• Infrastructure architecture experience on complex programs.
• Hands-on with cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), virtualization, data center, storage.
• Designing for HA, redundancy, backup and disaster recovery.
• Understanding of infrastructure security and automation (IaC).
• Effective collaboration across domains with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design compute, storage, cloud, data center, platform and edge infrastructure for airport systems.
• Embed security, monitoring, automation and manageability into infrastructure.
• Support capacity, resilience and operational readiness.
• Work with application, integration, network and cyber domains for coherent designs.
• Engage with delivery teams and vendors.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud & data center

Resilience & DR

Security & automation

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

VMware

Job description

Solution Architect - Infrastructure

Aviation Technology - Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture - Systems Integration

Job Title

Solution Architect - Infrastructure

Function

Solution Architecture / Infrastructure / Aviation & Transport

Reports To

Lead Solution Architect / Chief Architect - Airports

Level

Senior / Experienced

Location

On-site at airport program with hybrid working; travel as required

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Role Purpose

The Solution Architect - Infrastructure designs the compute, storage, cloud, data center and platform infrastructure that hosts airport systems, ensuring resilient, secure and scalable foundations for a 24/7 operational environment.

The role produces infrastructure designs and standards and works across cloud, on-premise and edge to support the airport application and integration estate.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Design

• Design compute, storage, cloud, data center, platform and edge infrastructure for airport systems.
• Produce infrastructure design documents, patterns and decision records.
• Design for high availability, redundancy, performance, backup and disaster recovery.

Cloud & Operations

• Design cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), hybrid and on-premise solutions and landing zones.
• Embed security, monitoring, automation and manageability into infrastructure.
• Support capacity, resilience and operational readiness.

Delivery & Collaboration

• Work with application, integration, network and cyber domains for coherent designs.
• Support estimation, planning and risk for the infrastructure domain.
• Engage with delivery teams and vendors.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Infrastructure architecture: Solid experience in infrastructure/cloud architecture on complex programs.
• Cloud & data center: Hands-on with cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), virtualization, data center, storage and platforms.
• Resilience & DR: Designing for HA, redundancy, backup and disaster recovery.
• Security & automation: Understanding of infrastructure security and automation (IaC).
• Collaboration & communication: Effective across domains with good stakeholder skills.

Desirable

• Cloud/infrastructure certifications (Azure/AWS Architect, VMware).
• Experience in aviation, transport or 24/7 critical-infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of edge/OT hosting in an airport campus.
• Exposure to MSI operating models.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Cloud/infrastructure certifications preferred.

Key Competencies

• Infrastructure and systems thinking - resilience focus - attention to detail - collaboration - problem-solving - security awareness - clear communication