ai solutions architect

Sulava MEA

<div>
 We are looking for a
 
 Deployment Engineer &amp; Architect
 
 to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI agent solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI services for our Customers.
 
 
 This role is a combination of
 
 hands-on engineering and architecture leadership
 
 , focusing on building scalable, secure, and high-impact AI solutions. You will play a key role in our
 
 Agent Factory (FFL)
 
 model&mdash;delivering production-ready AI agents that transform business processes.
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
 
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 Design and implement end-to-end AI agent architectures across Microsoft 365 and Azure
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 Build and deploy agents using Copilot Studio and integrate with enterprise systems
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 Develop custom plugins, connectors, and workflows to extend agent capabilities
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 Lead technical design for Agent Factory (FFL) delivery and scaling models
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 Work with customer teams to translate business use cases into technical solutions
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 Implement RAG pipelines, integrations, and data orchestration for agent intelligence
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 Set up and optimize Azure AI environments, landing zones, and deployment pipelines
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 Ensure security, governance, and compliance in all solutions
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 Collaborate with AI Transformation Advisors to deliver end-to-end customer impact
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 Support testing, optimization, and continuous improvement of agent solutions
 
 
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 What You Bring
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Engineering &amp; Architecture Skills
 
 
 
 
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 Strong software engineering background (e.g. .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
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 Experience designing scalable cloud-native architectures
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 Ability to lead technical design and architecture decisions
 
 
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 AI &amp; Agent Development
 
 
 
 
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 Hands-on experience with Copilot Studio and agent development
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 Experience building AI solutions using Azure AI / Azure AI Foundry
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 Understanding of multi-agent patterns, orchestration, and automation
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 Experience integrating APIs, data sources, and enterprise systems
 
 
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 👉 Agents operate across business processes and systems, combining orchestration, automation, and knowledge layers to deliver real value [
 
 
 
 
 Data &amp; Integration
 
 
 
 
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 Experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
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 Knowledge of Azure AI Search, data pipelines, and indexing approaches
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 Experience integrating with Microsoft Graph, SharePoint, and enterprise data sources
 
 
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 Security &amp; Governance
 
 
 
 
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 Understanding of enterprise security, identity (Entra ID), and data protection
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 Experience implementing AI governance, compliance, and data security controls
 
 
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 👉 AI solutions are expected to include governance, identity, and security layers alongside agent orchestration and data acces
 
 
 
 
 What Makes You Successful
 
 
 
 
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 You can move from architecture to hands-on delivery seamlessly
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 You build solutions that are production-ready, secure, and scalable
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 You understand both technical design and real business impact
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 You are comfortable working in fast-evolving AI environments
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 You take ownership and drive technical outcomes end-to-end
 
 
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 Nice to Have
 
 
 
 
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 Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Dataverse)
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 Familiarity with Copilot extensibility and plugin models
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 Experience with DevOps / CI-CD pipelines for AI solutions
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 Knowledge of KSA regulatory and data residency requirements
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 Arabic language skills
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</div>

Deployment Engineer & Architect

Globant

<div>At Globant, we are working to make the world a better place, one step at a time. We enhance business development and enterprise solutions to prepare them for a digital future. With a diverse and talented team present in more than 30 countries, we are strategic partners to leading global companies in their business process transformation. 
 
 
We are seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect who shares our passion for innovation and transformation. This role is critical in building advanced AI-driven solutions that enable our business partners to evolve and meet the growing demand for personalized, intelligent digital experiences. 
 
 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities
</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">1. Solution Architecture Ownership &amp; Leadership
</h3><ul><li><div>The Authoritative Blueprint: Produce and maintain the end-to-end architecture blueprints, system context diagrams, component designs, data flow models, and API specifications for four delivery pods.
</div></li><li><div>Architectural Decisions (ADRs): Make, document, and defend binding architectural choices, evaluating constraints and long-term impacts.
</div></li><li><div>Pod Governance: Run architecture reviews with pod tech leads to ensure cross-cutting cohesion and resolve conflicts early.
</div></li><li>Executive Stakeholder Management: Present, defend, and earn confidence in the technical design under scrutiny from the client's CTO, CISO, and Enterprise Architecture Board.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">2. AI &amp; Agentic System Design
</h3><ul><li><div>Orchestration &amp; Routing: Design LLM routing strategies, multi-agent coordination patterns, intent classification pipelines, and session/memory management.
</div></li><li><div>The Tool Gateway: Specify the deterministic policy engine implementing the Trust Dial ( Suggest / Approve / Act ) governance framework.
</div></li><li><div>Context &amp; RAG: Design vector database schemas, embedding pipelines, retrieval strategies, and real-time context data contracts.
</div></li><li><div>Inference Optimization: Oversee model selection (Anthropic Claude Haiku/Sonnet), token budget management, latency SLAs, and circuit-breaker/fallback design.
</div></li><li>Evaluation Infrastructure: Establish automated production AI evaluation, continuous verification, and tracing pipelines.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">3. Banking Systems &amp; Modernization Integration
</h3><ul><li><div>Legacy Decoupling: Define an API facade strategy to progressively wrap, version, and migrate the bank's 70% legacy services using strangler fig patterns.
</div></li><li><div>Financial Controls: Enforce integration standards covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and critical financial idempotency patterns.
</div></li><li>Real-Time Streaming: Specify the Kafka/MSK event infrastructure to stream real-time banking triggers (e.g., salary credits, fraud flags) directly to the AI orchestrator.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">4. Security, Compliance &amp; Governance
</h3><ul><li><div>Threat Modeling: Map and mitigate prompt injections, data exfiltration, model manipulation, and API abuse vectors.
</div></li><li><div>Model Risk Management (MRM): Build the technical framework for audit logging, model explainability mechanisms, and human-in-the-loop compliance checkpoints.
</div></li><li>DevSecOps &amp; Cost: Architect container security gates, SAST/DAST integration, secrets management, and efficient LLM auto-scaling/cost attribution profiles.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Experience &amp; Qualifications
</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Criteria
</h3><ul><li><div>Enterprise Architecture: 8+ years of hands-on architecture experience delivering large-scale, complex technology programs. Strong pattern knowledge across microservices, event-driven architectures, saga orchestration, and CQRS.
</div></li><li><div>Banking Domain Fluency: 5+ years of banking or fintech architecture experience. Deep knowledge of retail platforms, payment rails (SWIFT, local ACH/RTGS), card management, fraud/AML engines, and core legacy system integration.
</div></li><li><div>Production AI Architecture: 3+ years designing and operating real-world LLM or AI/ML systems at scale (not proof-of-concepts). Expert-level knowledge of RAG pipelines, agent state tracking, and tool calling schemas.
</div></li><li>Cloud &amp; Security: High proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud architecture, Kubernetes orchestration, zero-trust patterns (mTLS, OAuth 2.0/OIDC), and IaC (Terraform/CDK).
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Desirable Criteria
</h3><ul><li><div>Academic background in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
</div></li><li><div>Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Pro, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF).
</div></li><li>Architectural experience with regional frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM) and mobile runtime systems like Flutter.
</li></ul>Location: Remote 
 
 
Create with us digital products that people love. We will bring businesses and consumers together through AI technology and creativity, driving digital transformation to impact the world positively. 
 
 
 
We may use AI and machine learning technologies in our recruitment process. Compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.</div>

Senior AI Solution Architect

emagine

<div>
 Position Overview
 
 
 Seeking an Azure Architect with proven high-level expertise in driving Cloud Managed Services business and revenue growth. Qualified candidates need to have a successful track record of creating solution architecture for managed services and cloud offerings to enterprise accounts and mid-size companies. Candidates must be able to build relationships with IT Decision Makers and CxO levels of organizations.
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
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 Responsible for gathering/capturing Business requirements from Customer by coordinating with Customer and Sales Team.
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 Understanding customers' AS-IS and TO-BE Infrastructure/Application/Security requirements on Cloud.
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 Understanding RFP/RFI to capture business requirements and prepare for Technical Response.
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 Responsible for creating Optimized Solutions (Sizing, Architecture options, BoM etc.) on Public Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) based on customer requirements.
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 Customer Presentations/Whiteboarding of the company&rsquo;s capabilities and Solution prepared with the ability to explain benefits of TO-BE model.
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 Creating Proof of Concept (PoC).
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 Creation of Cloud Migration Plan.
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 Participation in public events and writing Technical whitepapers/Articles/Blogs.
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 Internal Trainings.
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 Help Delivery teams in knowledge transition.
 
 
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 Job Prerequisites
 
 
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 Prior experience on Azure public cloud is mandatory.
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 10-20+ years of IT/Datacenter experience with minimum 2+ years on cloud Infrastructure/Application as SME/Architect on one of the public clouds.
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 Preferably certified on one of the Cloud Technologies (Expert/Associate level).
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 Experience/Understanding of architecting complex Enterprise grade solutions in on-premise and cloud environments.
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 Experience in creating solutions either on Cloud infra IaaS (VM, Storage, Networking, SAP on Cloud etc.) or in Cloud Apps (PaaS, Serverless, Container, CI/CD).
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 Firm grasp on cloud security, leveraging Windows/Linux operating systems, Active Directory, AD integration.
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 Well-versed in designing and building solutions that include high availability, Disaster Recovery architectures.
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 Familiarity with Cloud Automation Tools (Terraform, ANSIBLE, ARM Templates).
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 Client-focused with the ability to influence others to achieve results.
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 Design state-of-the-art technical solutions on cloud that address customer&rsquo;s requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and performance and leverage existing investments.
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 Collaborate with other project teams on technical solutions and help improve service.
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 Ability to learn and work with new and emerging technologies (AI/ML/IoT etc.).
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 Open for local/global travel (30-40%) to client/partner/Event offices/locations as per business requirements.
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</div>

Azure Architect

Salesforce

<div>To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
Sales
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn&rsquo;t a buzzword &mdash; it&rsquo;s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You&rsquo;re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
Salesforce is hiring Deployment Strategists &mdash; Strategic Builders who are customer-facing advisors, who define AI strategy, shape agentic solutions, and drive measurable adoption for enterprise customers. You'll work as part of a delivery team alongside Forward Deployed Engineers, translating complex business challenges into agentic AI deployments that go live and generate real value. Engagements are focused and time-bound &mdash; typically 12 weeks or less &mdash; and may span a single strategic account or multiple customers simultaneously. Your impact isn't just getting to deployment. It ensures customers realise lasting, scalable value from the solutions your team builds.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities
</h2><ul><li>Full Lifecycle Ownership: Lead end-to-end customer engagement across the complete value lifecycle &mdash; Identify Commit Deploy Consume &mdash; owning outcomes at every stage, not just discovery or deal closure
</li><li>AI Strategy &amp; Architecture: Define the customer's Agentic AI strategy and roadmap. Lead design workshops, agent design sessions, and jobs-to-be-done analysis. Architect solutions spanning Salesforce's agentic AI platform, Data Cloud, and enterprise systems, with responsible AI governance baked in from the start.
</li><li>Deployment Oversight &amp; Program Management: Manage engagement delivery end-to-end timelines, stakeholder communication, risk escalation, and progress reporting. You are the operational backbone of your delivery team, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
</li><li>Adoption &amp; Consumption: Own adoption, consumption, and expansion metrics within your engagement scope. Identify blockers early and develop strategies to drive measurable value realization
</li><li>Delivery Team Coordination: Partner closely with the Forward Deployed Engineers on your team to align strategy with technical execution. Keep the team focused, unblocked, and on track to hit delivery milestones.
</li><li>AI-Supported Development: You'll be developing real customer solutions supported by leading-edge AI tools: Including
</li><li>Cursor, Claude, and our coding products like Vibes, to accelerate development.
</li><li>Customer Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary customer-facing contact, building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and present proposals, decisions and outcomes in terms of business value, not just technical detail.
</li><li>AI Readiness: Assess customer readiness for AI adoption and guide change management and process transformation to maximise the benefits of intelligent agents
</li><li>Product Feedback Loop: Synthesise field insights and translate them into actionable product feedback that influences Salesforce's Agentic AI platform roadmap.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Qualifications
</h2><ul><li>4+ years experience in strategic solutioning, technical advisory, or delivery leadership or programme management for enterprise cloud or SaaS technology
</li><li>You have a degree in Computer Science or a related field
</li><li>Prior customer-facing delivery experience (consulting, professional services, or technical advisory) - this is a requirement, not a nice-to-have
</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of the Salesforce platform and ecosystem, including Agentic AI capabilities and Data Cloud
</li><li>Working knowledge of one or more programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, or Apex
</li><li>Proven ability to lead and own complex, ambiguous engagements end-to-end &mdash; from discovery through to measurable outcomes
</li><li>Experience leading AI/LLM solution design, including agentic AI strategy, conversation design, and responsible AI practices
</li><li>Strong project and programme management skills &mdash; ability to run multiple workstreams, manage stakeholder expectations, and keep delivery on track in ambiguous environments
</li><li>Ability to travel to customer sites as needed to ensure client success
</li><li>Business level proficiency in Arabic and English
</li><li>Computer Science (CS) degree or related.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Experience
</h2><ul><li>Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud, Agentforce platform, and Salesforce CRM (Sales, Service, Marketing)
</li><li>Experience designing and deploying AI solutions in regulated industries (e.g., public sector, financial services, healthcare)
</li><li>Salesforce platform certifications (e.g., Data Cloud Consultant, Agentforce Specialist, Application Architect) or similar platform certifications such as Microsoft, Oracle, or similar platforms.
</li><li>Background in change management, organisational design, or enterprise transformation
</li><li>Experience with AI/ML concepts beyond LLMs, including NLP, RAG architectures, and model evaluation frameworks
</li><li>A get-things-done mindset with strong bias for action &mdash; comfortable operating in unstructured fast moving environments
</li></ul>Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you&rsquo;ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we&rsquo;ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future &mdash; but to redefine what&rsquo;s possible &mdash; for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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Deployment Strategist, Arabic Speaking

Cisco

<div>
 
 Meet the Team
 
 
 
 Cisco's vision is to change the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns! We made the Internet what it is today. In the Agentic AI era, our vision is even more relevant today than ever.
 
 
 You will be a Solution Sales Engineer specializing in Identity Security and IAM within the EMEA region, serving as a primary technical authority and strategic advisor for customers in the Middle East, influencing high-value security investments. You will lead the full technical sales cycle &ndash; from discovery and solution design to proof-of-value and deal closure &ndash; by leveraging deep expertise in identity and AI to secure enterprise applications and infrastructure. By fostering a culture of high performance and innovation, you will drive significant revenue growth while positioning Cisco as a market leader in security. Furthermore, you will stay at the forefront of evolving AI trends, integrating cross-product solutions through a "One Cisco" approach to address complex customer challenges effectively. You will join a supportive team that prioritizes customer success and community impact, offering an environment where you can have fun, feel inspired, and contribute to meaningful change.
 
 
 
 Your Impact
 
 
 
 As a Sales Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will be a technical authority who directly influences high-value investments by serving as a trusted advisor to CISOs, senior executives, and other decision makers. You will own the technical win strategy, driving revenue growth through superior solution design, competitive positioning, and the execution of high-impact trials. By leading complex sales cycles and securing technical wins, you will be instrumental in expanding Cisco&rsquo;s security footprint within key accounts across the Middle East.
 
 
 Your expertise in Zero Trust architecture and the foundational elements of IAM, MFA, and PAM will be critical to securing both human and non-human identities within customers&rsquo; environments. You will lead discovery sessions to architect comprehensive solutions that address specific customer threats and compliance requirements. Through compelling demonstrations and workshops, you will differentiate Cisco&rsquo;s portfolio, ensuring that every engagement delivers measurable security improvements and clear return on investment.
 
 
 Beyond individual deals, you will establish yourself as a thought leader by translating emerging security trends into actionable customer value. By fostering a "One Cisco" approach, you will collaborate across functions to integrate identity security solutions with broader networking portfolios, while cultivating customer advocates to influence product roadmaps. Your commitment to technical excellence and community engagement will ultimately solidify Cisco&rsquo;s reputation as the premier partner for enterprise identity security.
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience in a technical sales, solutions engineering, or similar role, managing technical and business relationships with complex global organizations.
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 Working knowledge of the Identity and IAM ecosystem.
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 Ability to closely collaborate with sales and customer-facing teams to drive business results.
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 Extensive experience working with customers across the Middle East region of EMEA.
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 Exceptional presentation skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences from practitioners to executives.
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 Strong business acumen connecting technical solutions to business outcomes and ROI.
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 Consultative selling approach with proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
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 Familiarity with how security, networking, and identity engineers design, implement, integrate, manage, and support these platforms.
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 Extensive experience across multiple customer segments (Enterprise, Commercial, Public Sector, and Partners) with a solid knowledge of Cisco Secure Networking solutions including Duo, Multicloud Defense, Secure Access, SD-WAN/SASE, and AI Security/Agentic AI.
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 Experience with different Identity and directory vendors and their products (Cisco Duo, Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, CyberArk, SailPoint etc.), either through managing these platforms in a production environment, or through selling and integrating them into customer environments.
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 Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, coupled with the ability to effectively influence and engage large audiences, senior leaders, customers, and partners.
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 Cisco CCIE/CCNP, ISC2, or other industry-standard certification in Security or Networking.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Why Cisco?
 
 
 At Cisco, we&rsquo;re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era &ndash; and beyond. We&rsquo;ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
 
 
 Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you&rsquo;ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
 
 
 We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
</div>

Solutions Engineer

Datamatics Global Services Ltd

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Enterprise Architect (9&ndash;12+ Years Experience)</h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Title: Enterprise Architect</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Experience: 9&ndash;12+ Years</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Location: Riyadh, Saudi</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h2>
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and drive the organization's enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring technology investments align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, target-state architectures, strategic roadmaps, and governance mechanisms while collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business goals.</li><li>
Define enterprise architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and governance processes.</li><li>
Design current-state and target-state architecture models and transformation roadmaps.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic technology investments.</li><li>
Collaborate with business leaders, solution architects, engineering teams, and project managers to ensure architectural alignment.</li><li>
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and governance.</li><li>
Lead technology modernization, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>
Perform architecture impact assessments and provide technical guidance across projects.</li><li>
Mentor solution architects and engineering teams on enterprise architecture best practices.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Must Have Skills</h2><ul><li>
Experience in Enterprise Architecture Principles AND Architecture Standards AND Target-State Architecture AND Technology Roadmaps AND Architecture Governance Mechanisms.</li><li>
Enterprise architecture frameworks: TOGAF OR Zachman Framework OR FEAF OR Gartner Enterprise Architecture.</li><li>
Architecture modeling: ArchiMate OR UML OR BPMN OR C4 Model.</li><li>
Cloud platforms: AWS OR Microsoft Azure OR Google Cloud Platform (GCP).</li><li>
Architecture domains: Business Architecture AND Application Architecture AND Data Architecture AND Technology Architecture AND Security Architecture.</li><li>
Solution Evaluation AND Technology Strategy AND Architecture Review AND Governance.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Microservices AND API Architecture AND Event-Driven Architecture AND Integration Patterns.</li><li>
Experience with DevSecOps AND CI/CD AND Infrastructure as Code (IaC).</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Good to Have Skills</h2><ul><li>
Enterprise architecture tools: Sparx Enterprise Architect OR LeanIX OR Bizzdesign OR Orbus Software OR MEGA HOPEX.</li><li>
Knowledge of Kubernetes OR Docker OR OpenShift.</li><li>
Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) OR Domain-Driven Design (DDD).</li><li>
Familiarity with governance and service management frameworks: ITIL OR COBIT.</li><li>
Experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, application modernization, and enterprise integration initiatives.</li><li>
Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 OR NIST OR CIS Controls.</li><li>
Relevant certifications: TOGAF OR AWS Certified Solutions Architect OR Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert OR Google Professional Cloud Architect.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.</li><li>
9&ndash;12 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology strategy.</li><li>
Proven experience defining enterprise architecture standards and leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.</li><li>
Strong ability to align business strategy with technology strategy and influence executive stakeholders.</li><li>
Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.</li></ul>
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Enterprise Architect

Huxley

<div>
 
 
 Cloud Architect (Azure &amp; GCP) - Banking Sector
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite Only)
 
 
 Contract Duration:
 
 12 Months (Extendable)
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Contract
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Banking / Financial Services
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Cloud Architect
 
 with a strong background in designing and delivering enterprise cloud solutions across
 
 Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 
 within the
 
 banking sector
 
 .
 
 
 The successful candidate will play a key role in defining cloud strategy, architecture, governance, security, and migration initiatives for a leading financial institution in Riyadh.
 
 
 
 IMPORTANT:
 
 Applicants must have prior experience working directly for a
 
 Saudi Arabian Bank or a GCC-based Bank
 
 . This requirement is mandatory.
 
 
 This is a full-time onsite position based in Riyadh. Remote working is not available.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures across Azure and GCP environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead cloud transformation and modernization initiatives within a banking environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, governance models, and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create target-state architectures and cloud adoption roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure cloud solutions comply with banking security, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive migration of applications, databases, and infrastructure workloads to cloud platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and design assurance activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, cost management, and operational excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support DevOps, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD implementation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the cloud subject matter expert for architecture and strategic cloud initiatives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Mandatory Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 10+ years of overall IT experience
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 5+ years in Cloud Architecture roles
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong hands-on experience with both:
 <ul>
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 Microsoft Azure
 </li>
 <li>
 Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 </li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Must have worked for a Saudi Bank or GCC Bank
 
 (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, or Oman) - Mandatory.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience delivering enterprise cloud transformation projects within the banking or financial services sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, identity management, and regulatory compliance.
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 Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures.
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 Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
 
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 What We're Looking For
 
 
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 Strong banking domain expertise.
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 Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and technology leadership teams.
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 Experience delivering large-scale cloud transformation programs.
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 Strategic thinker with hands-on technical capability.
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 Strong understanding of enterprise security and regulatory requirements within financial services.
 
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 Desired Skills and Experience
 
 
 
 Cloud Architect | Azure &amp; GCP | Riyadh | Banking
 
 We are hiring a Cloud Architect with 10+ years of experience and strong expertise across Azure and GCP for a 12-month onsite contract in Riyadh.
 
 ✅ 10+ years IT experience
 
 ✅ Azure &amp; GCP Architecture expertise
 
 ✅ Banking industry background
 
 ✅ MUST have worked for a Saudi Bank or GCC Bank
 
 ✅ Onsite in Riyadh (No Remote Work)
 
 ✅ Immediate or short notice preferred
 
 If you meet the mandatory banking experience requirement and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.
 
 
 
 
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 Helaas komt vacaturefraude steeds vaker voor. We waarschuwen je voor mogelijke misleiding:
 
 * Wij zullen nooit via WhatsApp of in een videogesprek vragen om jouw persoonlijke gegevens (zoals een kopie van je ID, bankgegevens of BSN).
 
 * Twijfel je over de echtheid van een vacature of contactpersoon? Neem dan altijd rechtstreeks contact met ons op via de offici&euml;le contactgegevens op onze website.
 
 
 
 Important: job fraud
 
 
 
 Unfortunately, job fraud is becoming more common. Beware of such scams:
 
 * We will never ask for personal information (such as a copy of your ID, bank details, or social security number) via WhatsApp or during a video call.
 
 * If you're unsure whether a vacancy or contact person is legitimate, please reach out to us directly using the official contact details on our website.
 
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