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Synopsis
The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s cloud computing strategy. This role drives the adoption of cloud services, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with business objectives and IT strategy.
Accountabilities
Cloud Strategy & Design
- Develop and maintain the organization’s cloud strategy, roadmap, and reference architecture.
- Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to support business and IT objectives.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud platforms, services, and vendors.
- Lead cloud readiness assessments, migration planning, and workload prioritization.
Architecture & Implementation
- Create architecture blueprints and standards for cloud-based systems.
- Guide the development, deployment, and integration of cloud-native applications and services.
- Oversee hybrid or multi-cloud architectures to ensure interoperability.
- Ensure performance, reliability, disaster recovery, and business continuity are built into solutions.
Security, Governance & Compliance
- Define and enforce cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
- Implement cost control measures and governance frameworks for cloud usage.
- Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulations.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and trends.
- Introduce automation, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools to improve efficiency.
- Support innovation by identifying opportunities for cloud-based solutions to drive business value.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Work closely with business and technology leaders to translate requirements into cloud architectures.
- Mentor internal teams on cloud technologies, practices, and governance.
- Provide technical leadership in RFPs, vendor evaluations, and negotiations.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of IT infrastructure, application, or architecture experience, with 3–5 years focused on cloud environments.
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud solutions at enterprise scale.
- Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF, or similar).
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About Etihad Airport Services-Ground
Etihad Airport Services Ground is the sole ground operations handler at Zayed International Airport.
EASG handles a wide variety of ground functions at the capital’s international airport, from passenger check-in and boarding to baggage handling and aircraft services.
All operations are centered around its three main prerogatives: safety and security in all its functions, world class operations for all customer airlines through maximum efficiency and a world class customer experience for all visiting and transiting guests.
