Job Title:Enterprise IT Infrastructure Architect Location:Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Client Domain:Banking & Financial Sector Experience Required:5 to 10 Years Payroll Company:NAZZTEC Notice Period:Immediate Joiners Preferred Work Timings, Days & Holiday Calendar:As per KSA regulationsRole Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedEnterprise IT Infrastructure Architectto 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 — includingnetwork, 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 includingnetwork, servers, storage, cloud/on-premises, virtualization, and security layers • Provide comprehensive knowledge ofinfrastructure 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 enforceIT governance, best practices, and regulatory compliancesuch as SAMA, ISO 27001, and NCA • Evaluate, optimize, and enhance infrastructure performance, resilience, and scalability • Deliver technical documentation includingHLD/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 anEnterprise IT Infrastructure Architectin 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 asmonitoring, CMDB, ticketing, backup, and patch management • Experience working in regulated industries (banking, finance) with exposure toSAMA, NCA, ISO 27001compliance • 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