Requirements
The role requires designing end-to-end infrastructure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, focusing on compute, storage, networking, databases, and platform services. Candidates should have experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep), and automation tools. Experience designing infrastructure for AI/ML workloads, security, high availability, and disaster recovery is highly desirable. For senior roles, experience in governing enterprise-scale infrastructure architectures is expected. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, ownership, and collaboration abilities.
Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for Infrastructure Architects and experienced Cloud Infrastructure professionals to design and support secure, resilient, scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective infrastructure across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.The role focuses on designing the infrastructure foundation for modern enterprise solutions, with particular emphasis on cloud platforms, compute, storage, networking, containerisation, Infrastructure-as-Code, high availability, disaster recovery, and data-intensive/AI/ML workloads.Candidates with different levels of experience are encouraged to apply, from strong infrastructure/cloud engineers looking to move into architecture through to experienced Infrastructure Architects.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end infrastructure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.Define architecture across compute, storage, networking, databases, and platform services based on business and technical requirements.Design infrastructure requirements for data-intensive and AI/ML workloads, including GPU compute, high-throughput storage, scalable processing, and inference environments.Establish and maintain standards for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), environment management, automation, and configuration consistency.Design highly available infrastructure architectures with appropriate backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, RTO and RPO requirements.Ensure infrastructure designs meet security, compliance, data residency, and regulatory requirements.Perform capacity planning and cost optimisation, including resource right-sizing based on workload requirements.Review infrastructure architecture and technical changes and provide guidance to infrastructure, cloud, DevSecOps, and engineering teams.Support implementation teams by providing architecture guidance, technical standards, and recommended design patterns.Evaluate emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies and provide recommendations for adoption where appropriate.Contribute to infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, scalability, resilience, and performance improvement initiatives.Core Technical SkillsCloud & Hybrid InfrastructureExperience With One Or More Major Cloud PlatformsAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Hybrid cloud environmentsOn-premises infrastructureCandidates with strong expertise in one cloud platform are welcome, while multi-cloud experience will be an advantage.Compute, Networking & StorageStrong Understanding Of Infrastructure Architecture AcrossComputeNetworkingStorageVirtualisationLoad balancingHigh availabilityDisaster recoveryBackup and recoveryBusiness continuityPerformance and capacity planningContainers & Platform TechnologiesExperience WithDockerKubernetesContainer orchestrationContainer-based infrastructureCloud-native platform architecturesInfrastructure-as-Code & AutomationExperience With Infrastructure-as-Code And Configuration Management Tools Such AsTerraformAWS CloudFormationAzure BicepAnsibleOther infrastructure automation toolsStrong understanding of environment management, configuration consistency, automation, and repeatable infrastructure deployment is required.AI/ML & Data InfrastructureExperience designing infrastructure for data-intensive and AI/ML workloads is highly desirable.Relevant Experience May IncludeGPU compute infrastructureHigh-throughput storageScalable compute environmentsAI/ML infrastructureModel training infrastructureModel inference environmentsData processing workloadsPerformance and capacity optimisation for AI/ML workloadsSecurity & ComplianceStrong Understanding OfInfrastructure securitySecurity architectureIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Authentication and authorizationNetwork securityCloud securityData protectionCompliance requirementsData residencySecure infrastructure designThe successful candidate should be able to incorporate security and compliance requirements into infrastructure architecture rather than treating them as an afterthought.High Availability & Disaster RecoveryExperience Designing Resilient Infrastructure With Consideration ForHigh Availability (HA)Disaster Recovery (DR)Backup strategiesBusiness ContinuityRTO – Recovery Time ObjectiveRPO – Recovery Point ObjectiveFailure recoveryResilience and redundancyArchitecture & Leadership ResponsibilitiesFor Senior-level Candidates, Responsibilities May IncludeReviewing and approving infrastructure designs.Establishing infrastructure architecture standards and reference patterns.Providing technical direction to infrastructure and DevSecOps engineers.Leading architecture discussions and design reviews.Conducting technology evaluations and making adoption recommendations.Mentoring engineers and supporting technical capability development.Driving infrastructure modernization and optimization initiatives.Required QualificationsDepending On Seniority, Candidates Should Demonstrate Relevant Experience AcrossCloud infrastructure architecture or engineeringAWS, Azure and/or GCPNetworking and virtualisationDocker and KubernetesInfrastructure-as-CodeInfrastructure automationSecurity and IAMHigh availability and disaster recoveryInfrastructure performance and capacity planningFor senior/architect-level positions: proven experience designing and governing enterprise-scale infrastructure architectures is expected.For junior/mid-level candidates: strong hands-on infrastructure/cloud engineering experience with the ability and ambition to progress into architecture will also be considered.Certifications – DesirableRelevant Certifications Are Advantageous, IncludingAWS Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified Advanced Networking / SecurityMicrosoft Azure Solutions ArchitectGoogle Cloud ArchitectKubernetes certificationsHashiCorp Terraform certificationsTOGAFOther relevant cloud, infrastructure, security, or architecture certificationsPreferred ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following environments will be an advantage:Enterprise infrastructureCloud transformationHybrid cloudCloud migrationAI/ML platformsData platformsDevSecOpsFinancial services / bankingHighly regulated environmentsLarge-scale distributed systemsWhat Were Looking ForWe are looking for people who can design, not just operate infrastructure — professionals who understand how compute, networking, storage, cloud, security, automation, resilience, and cost come together to support business-critical workloads.Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, ownership, and the ability to work collaboratively with architecture, engineering, security, data, AI/ML, and DevSecOps teams.Experience Levels0–5 Years: Cloud/Infrastructure Engineers with strong hands-on exposure and a clear interest in architecture.5–10 Years: Senior Cloud/Infrastructure Engineers with architecture and design experience.10–15 Years: Infrastructure/Cloud Architects with enterprise-scale design and governance experience.15+ Years: Lead/Principal Infrastructure Architects capable of owning complex enterprise and hybrid-cloud architecture strategies.Job DetailsRole Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://www.gsstechgroup.com/ Job Function: DevOps & QA Company Industry/Sector: IT Services and IT ConsultingWhat We OfferAbout The CompanySearching, interviewing and hiring are all part of the professional life. 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