Job Title: Enterprise IT Infrastructure ArchitectLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaClient Domain: Banking & Financial SectorExperience Required: 5 to 10 YearsPayroll Company: NAZZTECNotice Period: Immediate Joiners PreferredWork Timings, Days & Holiday Calendar: As per KSA regulationsRole Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise IT Infrastructure Architect to join our client's dynamic banking environment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a critical onsite role requiring deep hands-on expertise across the full stack of enterprise IT infrastructure — including network, compute, storage, virtualization, security, tools, processes, and governance. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, accountable, and capable of immediately integrating into client operations to start delivering from day one.Roles and Responsibilities:• Architect, design, and manage end-to-end enterprise IT infrastructure including network, servers, storage, cloud/on-premises, virtualization, and security layers• Provide comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure tools, technologies, processes, and policies• Lead integration and implementation of complex infrastructure solutions in a live banking environment• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, applications, data, compliance) to ensure alignment with business goals• Establish and enforce IT governance, best practices, and regulatory compliance such as SAMA, ISO 27001, and NCA• Evaluate, optimize, and enhance infrastructure performance, resilience, and scalability• Deliver technical documentation including HLD/LLD, SOPs, asset inventories, and risk assessments• Provide mentorship and leadership to internal technical teams and guide architectural decisions• Participate in IT audits, risk assessments, and infrastructure reviews• Stay updated with evolving infrastructure technologies, emerging threats, and compliance standardsRequirements:Technical & Professional Skills:• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience as an Enterprise IT Infrastructure Architect in banking or large enterprise environments• Strong expertise in infrastructure technologies: networking, servers, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), storage, backup, cloud (Azure/AWS), and security• Deep understanding of infrastructure processes and standards (ITIL, COBIT, etc.)• Proven ability to lead full lifecycle infrastructure projects from design through delivery• Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure tools such as monitoring, CMDB, ticketing, backup, and patch management• Experience working in regulated industries (banking, finance) with exposure to SAMA, NCA, ISO 27001 compliance• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS)Personal Attributes:• Independent, accountable, and self-starting with strong ownership mindset• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills• Immediate availability preferred• Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Enterprise IT Infrastructure Architect