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QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company)

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously evolving the organization&rsquo;s enterprise architecture across Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Cybersecurity, Data, and Digital Office domains within the Oil &amp; Gas environment. The role ensures that all technology capabilities are fully aligned with corporate strategy, operational excellence objectives, HSE priorities, cybersecurity resilience requirements, and long-term digital transformation goals.
 
 
 The Enterprise Architect establishes an integrated architecture vision that connects business capabilities, industrial control systems, enterprise applications, data platforms, infrastructure, and digital collaboration environments into a secure, scalable, and future-ready ecosystem. This includes enabling IT/OT convergence while maintaining operational integrity, safety compliance, and cyber resilience in mission-critical environments.
 
 
 
 The Enterprise Architect Ensures That Technology Investments
 
 
 
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 Deliver measurable business value
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 Improve operational efficiency and reliability
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 Enhance cybersecurity posture
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 Reduce technical debt and system redundancy
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 Support regulatory compliance and risk management
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 Enable data-driven decision-making across field and corporate operations
 
 
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 In addition, the role champions secure digital transformation by embedding cybersecurity-by-design principles, promoting zero-trust architecture, strengthening industrial control system protections, and ensuring business continuity in high-risk operational environments.
 
 
 The Enterprise Architect also leads the Digital Office strategy to modernize the workplace through cloud adoption, collaboration platforms, automation, AI-enabled productivity tools, and secure remote access solutions &mdash; improving workforce productivity and digital experience across corporate offices and remote field locations.
 
 
 Ultimately, the Enterprise Architect is accountable for building a resilient, innovative, and integrated technology landscape that enables sustainable growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage in QAFCO.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture (EA) framework, principles, standards, policies and operating models.
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 Define integrated IT/OT/cyber security /Digital architecture principles.
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 Establish long-term IT road maps with alignment with business, cybersecurity, and Digital Office.
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 Align IT strategy and architecture with business goals and corporate strategy.
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 Define and manage enterprise technology roadmaps (short-, medium-, and long-term).
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 Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
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 Translate business capabilities and strategy into technology architecture requirements.
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 Partner with business stakeholders to understand transformation priorities.
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 Ensure IT initiatives support enterprise-wide integration and optimization.
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 Identify opportunities for digital innovation and automation.
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 Define target-state architectures across:
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 Business Architecture
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 Application Architecture
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 Data &amp; Information Architecture
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 Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Architecture
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 OT/ICS Architecture (SCADA, DCS, PLC)
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 Cybersecurity Architecture
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 Digital Workplace Architecture
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 Integration Architecture
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 Ensure secure integration between enterprise IT and operational technologies.
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 Drive interoperability across production, refining, and distribution systems.
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 Oversee system integration and interoperability standards.
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 Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of enterprise platforms.
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 Establish enterprise data governance architecture.
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 Enable enterprise data platforms and analytics.
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 Support AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced analytics.
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 Promote automation and RPA initiatives.
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 Drive adoption of emerging digital technologies.
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 Lead cloud adoption strategy.
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 Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.
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 Rationalize application and technology portfolio to reduce redundancy.
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 Lead legacy system modernization initiatives.
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 Assess vendor solutions and ensure architectural fit.
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 Ensure architectural designs comply with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
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 Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
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 Collaborate with Information Security and Risk teams.
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 Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
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 Provide architectural leadership across IT and business units.
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 Mentor solution architects and technical teams.
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 Present architecture strategies and investment cases to executive leadership.
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 Act as a trusted advisor for strategic technology decisions.
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 Promote best practices in architecture and solution design.
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 Drive cloud adoption, automation, DevOps, and modernization strategies.
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 Continuously evaluate architectural maturity and optimize frameworks.
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 Participate in the on-the-job training of trainees and newly hired personnel within the Group to ensure that they develop the necessary skills to independently carry out assigned activities. Train End-Users in the application of newly developed systems.
 
 
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 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or relevant discipline.
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 7+ years direct and relevant experience.
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Enterprise Architect