Senior Infrastructure Architect- Saudi National- Riyadh, KSA
DeepSource Technologies Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 On-site Riyadh Contract Senior Platform & Infrastructure
At a glance
Senior Platform & Infrastructure role at DeepSource Technologies. Riyadh · contract.
Pay not stated Platform & Infrastructure salary
RolePlatform & Infrastructure
SenioritySenior
LocationRiyadh
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentContract
PostedAug 26, 2026 · 8w ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Serve as the project’s technical lead and coordinate implementation planning with the project manager
- Keep vendor technical teams working to the project plan and resolve delivery issues as they arise
- Coach project team members, share technical knowledge and address risks before they disrupt the work
- Configure cloud systems to meet project needs, then document their architecture, settings and operating procedures
- Validate the delivered solution with stakeholders and transfer the knowledge the client IT team needs to support it
What you bring
- Practical cloud engineering experience with products such as Red Hat OpenStack, Palo Alto Networks and F5
- A solid grasp of Iraq’s technology environment and cultural context for technical project leadership
- Experience leading technical teams and helping less-experienced colleagues build their skills
- Strong troubleshooting and communication abilities, along with experience using project management methods and tools
Who this fits
This is a senior contractor position based on-site in Riyadh. It suits someone who can lead technical delivery, guide a project team and coordinate vendors while working with client stakeholders.
From the employer
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert and point of contact for the project
- Collaborate with the project manager to develop and execute the technical implementation plan
- Lead and coordinate the activities of the vendor technical teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the project team, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing any issues that may arise
- Ensure the deployment and configuration of the cloud technologies meet the project's functional and performance requirements
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, configurations, and procedures
- Support the testing and validation of the implemented solutions, working closely with the project stakeholders
- Facilitate knowledge transfer to the client's IT team, enabling them to effectively manage and maintain the deployed systems.
Requirements
- Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in cloud technologies, particularly with Red Hat OpenStack, Palo Alto Networks, F5, and IBM Watson Cloud Pak
- Thorough understanding of the local IT landscape and cultural nuances in Iraq to effectively lead technical initiatives and drive successful outcomes
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and mentoring junior team members
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator, IBM Certified Solution Architect)
- Experience in the deployment and integration of complex, multi-vendor IT solutions
- Knowledge of the Iraqi IT and business landscape
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