Infrastructure Systems - Lead Architect
BH-290917
Posted: 06/01/2025
- Good
- Iraq Basra
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect – 12 Months Contract – Iraq (rotational)
Rotation - 28 Days On (Residential) / 28 Days Leave - 12 hour working days.
All flights, accommodation, food, healthcare will be paid for you
Core Knowledge: Enterprise architecture, scalability, & infrastructure design best practices. Relevant certifications (eg: CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE) MCSA / MCSE / MCITP / MCE / MCA (server-focused), Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Extensive knowledge of: TCP/IP networking. Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP). Network security principles. Cloud networking architectures. Virtualization technologies. Software-defined networking. Network automation tools. PIN/PCN. Industrial WIFI. Data center operations & hyperconverged technologies. Remote oilfield telecoms. Advanced Proficiency: Experience with: Enterprise network design. Cloud network architectures. Network security implementation. Performance optimization. Network automation. Proven track record of designing enterprise-level network solutions. Hybrid cloud setup, administration, & management (Azure, Azure Stack, ASR, AFS, Azure AD, ExpressRoute, Intune, Automation). Microsoft Exchange configuration (On-Premise, Online, Hybrid) & migration strategies. SQL setup, administration, & clustering, especially in dense environments. Remote & secure working technologies (AVD, RDS, Citrix, WVD) with modern profile management.
The Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect oversees the design, deployment, & management of critical IT&C infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, scalability, & security in support of organizational objectives. This role manages introduction of new systems to the infrastructure an ensure their seamless integration with existing infrastructure with least impact to day-to-day operations, complex projects with overall goal of increasing infrastructure performances, reliability & sustainability.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect is highly experienced in network architecture & remote oilfield telecoms design & aligns ITC infrastructure with business goals, ensures regulatory compliance, & optimizes vendor relationships for service efficiency. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, & strategic vision with a focus on digital transformation. A deep understanding of infrastructure design principles is essential, emphasizing scalable, secure, & forward-looking solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect - Key Accountabilities
Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect - Criteria & Qualifications
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Rotation - 28 Days On (Residential) / 28 Days Leave - 12 hour working days.
All flights, accommodation, food, healthcare will be paid for you
Core Knowledge: Enterprise architecture, scalability, & infrastructure design best practices. Relevant certifications (eg: CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE) MCSA / MCSE / MCITP / MCE / MCA (server-focused), Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Extensive knowledge of: TCP/IP networking. Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP). Network security principles. Cloud networking architectures. Virtualization technologies. Software-defined networking. Network automation tools. PIN/PCN. Industrial WIFI. Data center operations & hyperconverged technologies. Remote oilfield telecoms. Advanced Proficiency: Experience with: Enterprise network design. Cloud network architectures. Network security implementation. Performance optimization. Network automation. Proven track record of designing enterprise-level network solutions. Hybrid cloud setup, administration, & management (Azure, Azure Stack, ASR, AFS, Azure AD, ExpressRoute, Intune, Automation). Microsoft Exchange configuration (On-Premise, Online, Hybrid) & migration strategies. SQL setup, administration, & clustering, especially in dense environments. Remote & secure working technologies (AVD, RDS, Citrix, WVD) with modern profile management.
The Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect oversees the design, deployment, & management of critical IT&C infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, scalability, & security in support of organizational objectives. This role manages introduction of new systems to the infrastructure an ensure their seamless integration with existing infrastructure with least impact to day-to-day operations, complex projects with overall goal of increasing infrastructure performances, reliability & sustainability.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect is highly experienced in network architecture & remote oilfield telecoms design & aligns ITC infrastructure with business goals, ensures regulatory compliance, & optimizes vendor relationships for service efficiency. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, & strategic vision with a focus on digital transformation. A deep understanding of infrastructure design principles is essential, emphasizing scalable, secure, & forward-looking solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect - Key Accountabilities
- Lead the design, deployment, & maintenance of IT&C infrastructure & network operations ensuring systems are secure, scalable, & architected to meet current & future needs of the business.
- Develop roadmaps that incorporate digital transformation & cloud strategies, aligning these roadmaps with business & IT&C strategy
- Manage infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, tracking progress, reporting on project & incident statuses, & meeting performance metrics.
- Ensure all systems & processes meet regulatory & compliance requirements, proactively identifying & mitigating risks to service delivery.
- Manage vendor relationships & contracts to ensure optimal service levels & cost efficiency, maximizing value from infrastructure service agreements.
- Develop & maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, procedures, & best practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Architect hybrid solutions to integrate on-premise & cloud environments, facilitating interoperability & seamless adoption of future services suitable for remote industrial sites
- Manage resource allocation & optimize system configurations to meet evolving organizational needs & maximize infrastructure performance.
- Identify opportunities for technology upgrades & improvements, piloting innovative solutions to enhance infrastructure capabilities & support organizational growth
Infrastructure Systems Lead Architect - Criteria & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant certifications (eg: CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE) MCSA / MCSE / MCITP / MCE / MCA (server-focused), Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- 10+ years in IT, IT project management, Network operations & design
- Experience in infrastructure planning, design, or architecture, with a focus on scalability & security.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.