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Cloud Solution Architect

Cloud Solution Architect

swatX SolutionsSaudi Arabia
20 days ago
Job description

Overview

As a Senior Technical Architect specializing in Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, and DevOps, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based architectures using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and key security solutions. This includes the integration of components such as F5 WAF & Load Balancer, Palo Alto firewalls, Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), network security, and DevOps practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guiding the architectural vision while ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure :

Design, architect, and implement end-to-end solutions using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and OKE, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and optimal performance.

  • Create and manage cloud network components including VCN (Virtual Cloud Network), subnets, routing, and peering.
  • Architect and deploy OCI compute resources (OKE Clusters, VMs, Containers, Autonomous Database, etc.) ensuring scalability and security.
  • Administrate and manage different Operating systems (Linux and Windows)

    • Lead the integration of OCI with on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, leveraging cloud-native and third-party tools.

  • Security Architecture :

    • Architect and implement network security solutions including Palo Alto firewalls, security policies, and traffic inspection mechanisms to protect cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Lead the design and implementation of web application security using F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Load Balancer solutions.
  • Design and implement secure cloud networking (VCN) with segmentation, monitoring, and threat prevention mechanisms.
  • DevOps & Automation :

    • Guide and promote the adoption of DevOps practices across the organization.

  • Implement continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines to automate application deployment on OCI.
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or similar) to automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and performance of cloud applications.
  • Administrate and manage Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift, OKE and GKE)
  • Collaboration & Leadership :

    • Lead and mentor a team of architects, engineers, and security professionals in implementing cloud-native solutions.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including product teams, project managers, and business leaders, to translate business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for technical and security best practices in cloud and networking architecture.
  • Performance & Monitoring :

    • Design and implement monitoring solutions for performance tracking, alerting, and automated scaling.

  • Evaluate and optimize cloud architecture to ensure cost-effective utilization of OCI resources while maintaining high availability and performance standards.
  • Documentation & Reporting :

    • Document architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.

  • Provide status updates to senior management, outlining progress, challenges, and potential risks.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews and contribute to continuous improvement processes

    • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education :

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.

  • Certifications (preferred) :

    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect certification.

  • Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCCSA, PCNSA).
  • F5 Certified Technology Specialist.
  • DevOps-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes certifications).
  • Expertise :

    • Cloud Infrastructure : 8+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud solutions, with a deep focus on OCI.

  • Networking & Security : 5+ years of experience with network security solutions including Palo Alto firewalls, F5 WAF, Load Balancers, and network design (VCN, routing, VPNs).
  • DevOps & Automation : Proven experience implementing CI / CD pipelines, working with tools like Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
  • Architectural Design : Extensive experience with multi-tier architecture design, cloud-native apps, and hybrid cloud models.
  • Skills :

    • Strong understanding of cloud computing, virtual networks, and security best practices.

  • Proficiency in networking protocols, security services, and firewall management (Palo Alto).
  • Advanced experience with automation and DevOps processes.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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