17 Enterprise Architecture jobs in Saudi Arabia

CCDS is excited to announce the opening for a Senior Enterprise Architecture & Data Governance Consultant with a strong focus on Qiyas and TOGAF. In this critical role, you will drive the establishment and implementation of enterprise architecture and data governance frameworks for our clients across various sectors in Saudi Arabia. Your expertise will be essential in supporting organizations to enhance their data management practices and align IT architecture with strategic business objectives.

As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design comprehensive solutions that ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility, facilitating informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies utilizing TOGAF methodologies and principles
• Implement data governance frameworks in line with Qiyas standards to enhance data quality and compliance
• Assess current data management practices and recommend improvements that align with best practices
• Work closely with business leaders and IT teams to ensure alignment of architecture and governance initiatives with organizational strategy
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to promote understanding of enterprise architecture and data governance concepts
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies that impact data governance and enterprise architecture
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior architects and data governance specialists
• Prepare documentation, including architecture designs, data governance policies, and compliance reports

Requirements

• Saudi Nationality is required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture and data governance, with a strong focus on Qiyas
• TOGAF certification is essential
• Proficient in data governance principles and frameworks, including experience with implementation in organizations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, able to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in leading transformation initiatives in line with local regulations and standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Private Family Medical Insurance, Class A
• Training & Development plan
• Performance Bonus

CCDS is excited to announce the opening for a Senior Enterprise Architecture & Data Governance Consultant with a strong focus on Qiyas and TOGAF. In this critical role, you will drive the establishment and implementation of enterprise architecture and data governance frameworks for our clients across various sectors in Saudi Arabia. Your expertise will be essential in supporting organizations to enhance their data management practices and align IT architecture with strategic business objectives.

As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design comprehensive solutions that ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility, facilitating informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies utilizing TOGAF methodologies and principles.
• Implement data governance frameworks in line with Qiyas standards to enhance data quality and compliance.
• Assess current data management practices and recommend improvements that align with best practices.
• Work closely with business leaders and IT teams to ensure alignment of architecture and governance initiatives with organizational strategy.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to promote understanding of enterprise architecture and data governance concepts.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies that impact data governance and enterprise architecture.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior architects and data governance specialists.
• Prepare documentation, including architecture designs, data governance policies, and compliance reports.

• Saudi Nationality is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture and data governance, with a strong focus on Qiyas.
• TOGAF certification is essential.
• Proficient in data governance principles and frameworks, including experience with implementation in organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in leading transformation initiatives in line with local regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Private Family Medical Insurance, Class A
• Training & Development plan
• Performance Bonus

1. Data Architect Expert

Job Description

• Design and implement enterprise data strategies, data models, and governance frameworks.
• Lead data architecture for Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and integration platforms.
• Ensure compliance with NDMO, DGA, and national data governance standards.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture and Data Management.
• Strong expertise in Data Modeling, ETL, BI, and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, DAMA, or similar frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Data governance or architecture certifications preferred.

2. Business Architect Expert

Job Description

• Define and manage business capabilities, processes, and strategies.
• Align business architecture with digital transformation goals and EA frameworks.
• Support operating model design, business process optimization, and KPI frameworks.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of proven experience in Business Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of BPM, Governance, and Enterprise Transformation.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, NORA, and strategy frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• TOGAF certification highly preferred.

3. Application Architect Expert

Job Description

• Design and oversee application architecture for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Define application integration strategies, APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Optimize application portfolios and legacy modernization strategies.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Application Architecture and Solution Design.
• Strong knowledge of ERP, CRM, Middleware, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Experience with SOA, microservices, and application governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• TOGAF or Application Architecture certifications preferred.

4. Infrastructure Architect Expert

Job Description

• Lead design and governance of IT infrastructure, including data centers and cloud.
• Define infrastructure roadmaps, DR/BCP strategies, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Align infrastructure with EA frameworks and national compliance standards.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Technology Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, storage, networking, and cloud platforms.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with NCA, ITIL, and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, IT, or related field.
• TOGAF, ITIL, or Cloud Architecture certifications preferred.

5. Security Architect Expert

Job Description

• Define and implement enterprise security architecture aligned with EA frameworks.
• Lead security governance, risk management, and compliance with NCA & ISO27001.
• Design security controls, IAM, PAM, and cloud security strategies.

Requirements / Required Skills

• 10+ years of proven experience in Cybersecurity Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001, NCA ECC.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with IAM, PAM, DLP, WAF, and SOC integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Security certifications (CISSP, SABSA, CISM, TOGAF) highly preferred.

• Title
  : Enterprise Architecture Associate Principal
• Type
  : FTE
• Competencies needed
  :
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
  : expertise in frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and holistic EA blueprinting.
• Strategic Technology Planning
  : ability to transform and align business goals and transformation agendas into tangible IT solutions
• Solution & Design Expertise
  : strong capability in designing, developing, and maintaining IT architectures.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  : skilled in benchmarking, adopting emerging technologies, and driving optimization.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : proven strength in cross-functional collaboration, governance, and communication.
• Domain Understanding
  : Proven track record in real estate or municipal industries or something similar (Preferred).
• Finance Knowledge
  : deep rooted knowledge different Financial Analysis such as ROI and different Cost optimization activities.
• Communication skills
  : able to communicate with C-Level stakeholder and lead technology negotiation with Internal/External stakeholders.
• Technical Skills
  : familiar with different technical roles such as Infrastructure, Integrations, Cloud … etc.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or a related technical role.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• TOGAF certified or equivalent certification (preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science
  ,
  Information Technology
  ,
  Telecommunications
  , or
  Management Information Systems (MIS)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience
  in enterprise architecture roles
• Experience working with or within
  government entities
  , preferably
  municipal or local government

Required Certifications

• TOGAF (Practitioner level)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise architecture frameworks aligned with digital transformation goals
• Ensure the alignment of IT systems with municipal strategic objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectural standards and best practices
• Support system integration, application modernization, and infrastructure planning
• Provide architectural oversight for digital projects and technology investments
• Contribute to the development of long-term digital strategies for the municipal sector

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people’s lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you’re looking for.

UXBERT Labs is one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, working with major regional and international brands such as STC, Amazon, Gucci, and more. UXBERT Labs is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes Hala Yalla, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience platform, and Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

We are seeking a talented candidate to provide EA cross-domain/discipline governance, assurance, architecture frameworks, and internal consultancy across all our digital solutions to benefit our clients.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and delivering the development of an implementation plan for enterprise architecture that is cross-domain and cross-functional, aligned with business and IT strategies.
2. Promoting the business value of EA as an enabler of strategy and innovation, supporting organizational growth.
3. Establishing EA as a service (EA-as-a-Service) to drive adoption across sectors and disciplines.
4. Executing the enterprise architecture plan based on business and digital strategies, with the ability to build business cases for funding.
5. Assessing architecture maturity, conducting gap analysis, and supporting management and consultancy activities.
6. Building architecture libraries of capabilities, skills, and technology inventory; planning to close skills gaps.
7. Designing effective organizations using value streams and system models.
8. Overseeing EA practices, governance, continuous improvement, and portfolio management activities.
9. Documenting architecture artifacts and analyzing their value through ROI and benefits.
10. Supporting solution architecture needs within the team.
11. Collaborating with technology leadership to build relationships and deliver digital projects.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Experience with information management, SDLC, ITSM, agile/lean methodologies, infrastructure, EA, and ITIL frameworks.
• Knowledge of TOGAF 9, Zachman, and NORA frameworks.
• Experience with scalable enterprise-level agile methodologies.
• Understanding of emerging technologies and processing environments.
• Ability to balance strategic and operational decision-making, applying business capability and value stream thinking.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of AI applications in business.
• Ability to translate business needs into EA requirements.
• Knowledge of Customer Value Management.
• Cross-domain and cross-functional solution experience.
• Quick learner of new technologies.
• Ability to balance foundational and innovative EA efforts.
• Knowledge of ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, event-driven IT, analytics, mobile, RPA, ERP systems.
• Exceptional soft skills, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Understanding of digital service components and business process engineering.
• 13+ years of strategic/business experience, and 10+ years in architecture or related disciplines.
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.

JASARA PMC is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Enterprise Architecture to lead our enterprise architecture initiatives. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing the architecture strategy that aligns with our business goals and objectives. As the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will work collaboratively across departments to ensure that the IT landscape supports current and future business needs, while also driving innovation and transformation within the organization.

Your leadership will be crucial in establishing frameworks, guidelines, and best practices that govern architecture across the company. You will be responsible for managing a team of architects and ensuring their alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and initiatives.

• Define and implement the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and processes that support the overall business strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure that enterprise architecture aligns with these needs.
• Lead the architecture team, providing direction, mentorship, and ensuring robust architectural practices.
• Establish key architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency across all technology initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and industry trends that can enhance business operations and drive innovation.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architecture models, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Ensure successful integration of architecture across business units and projects, promoting collaboration and communication.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and ensure architectural compliance with the established standards.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making processes by providing architectural insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with significant leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, and data management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a complex organizational environment, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sectors, is a plus.

JASARA PMC is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Enterprise Architecture to lead our enterprise architecture initiatives. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing the architecture strategy that aligns with our business goals and objectives. As the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will work collaboratively across departments to ensure that the IT landscape supports current and future business needs, while also driving innovation and transformation within the organization.

Your leadership will be crucial in establishing frameworks, guidelines, and best practices that govern architecture across the company. You will be responsible for managing a team of architects and ensuring their alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and initiatives.

• Define and implement the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and processes that support the overall business strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure that enterprise architecture aligns with these needs.
• Lead the architecture team, providing direction, mentorship, and ensuring robust architectural practices.
• Establish key architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency across all technology initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and industry trends that can enhance business operations and drive innovation.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architecture models, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Ensure successful integration of architecture across business units and projects, promoting collaboration and communication.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and ensure architectural compliance with the established standards.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making processes by providing architectural insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with significant leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, and data management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a complex organizational environment, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sectors, is a plus.

Job Purpose
Responsible for establishing and governing the enterprise architecture practice with focus on Zero Trust security architecture and cloud infrastructure strategy to ensure a robust and resilient technology infrastructure. This role involves defining enterprise architecture principles and frameworks, governing the IT landscape in alignment with these frameworks, and leading the evaluation and selection of infrastructure and security technologies. Additionally, the Director leads technology innovation activities, including horizon scanning, vendor assessment, and architectural research, to keep the organization at the forefront of technological advancements.

Job Specific Accountabilities
Enterprise Architecture Strategy Development

• Define and implement the enterprise architecture strategy with emphasis on Zero Trust principles and cloud architecture, ensuring alignment with the organization's business objectives and goals.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure and security architecture roadmap to support shared services delivery across the organization.

Zero Trust Security Architecture

• Establish Zero Trust architecture framework aligned with industry standards.
• Lead the evaluation and selection process for comprehensive security systems.
• Design identity-centric security models and network segmentation strategies.
• Define security tool assessment criteria and vendor evaluation frameworks.
• Develop multi-tenant security architecture with appropriate isolation strategies.

Cloud Infrastructure Strategy

• Design comprehensive cloud landing zone architecture.
• Establish cloud governance frameworks applicable across multiple cloud providers.
• Define infrastructure patterns for compute, storage, networking, and platform services.
• Develop multi-cloud and hybrid cloud integration strategies for seamless service delivery.
• Create Infrastructure as Code standards supporting multiple platforms (e.g. Terraform).
• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native technologies that enhance the organization's capabilities

Disaster Recovery Planning

• Establish the disaster recovery strategy leveraging cloud-native capabilities to ensure business continuity and resilience.

Enterprise Architecture Framework

• Establish enterprise architecture principles based on TOGAF methodology to guide the development and governance of the IT landscape.
• Establish exception management and architecture risk acceptance frameworks.
• Ensure architectural alignment across all technology platforms including SAP, ServiceNow, and other enterprise systems.

Technology Governance

• Govern the IT landscape, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to IT standards, policies, and procedures through vendor governance.
• Review and approve/reject architectural designs from implementation partners.