Smart City Technology Architect
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Job Description
Summary Introduction:
We are looking for a Smart City Technology Architect to lead the design and implementation of the underlying technology infrastructure required for smart city systems. This includes orchestrating the integration of IoT connectivity edge/cloud platforms cybersecurity and digital infrastructure in alignment with smart city goals. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across multiple domains and will work closely with strategy application and solution teams to deliver scalable secure and future-ready urban technology solutions.
Qualifications :
Key Responsibilities:
Develop the end-to-end technology architecture for smart city platforms and systems including IoT connectivity compute storage and security components.
Design integration frameworks for various sensors devices platforms and applications across city services.
Ensure architectural compliance with national and international standards (e.g. ISO 30182 ITU Y.4200 series).
Work with telecom providers and vendors to design network and connectivity solutions (e.g. 5G LoRaWAN NB-IoT) suited for urban environments.
Support edge computing strategies and cloud-native architecture for real-time and scalable urban data processing.
Oversee cybersecurity and resilience architecture including identity management secure data exchange and threat detection.
Collaborate with urban planners solution architects and developers to ensure alignment between technical infrastructure and business use cases.
Lead technology selection and vendor assessments for infrastructure components in smart city projects.
Document technical architecture blueprints infrastructure models and integration patterns.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Telecommunications or a related field.
8 years of experience in technology architecture ICT or infrastructure design.
At least 5 years of experience with smart city infrastructure IoT platforms or connected urban systems.
Proven experience in designing and implementing technology solutions in large-scale urban or mission-critical environments.
Strong knowledge of IoT cloud computing edge computing cybersecurity and data center technologies.
Proficiency in network architecture (LAN/WAN 5G LPWAN) IT/OT convergence and interoperability frameworks.
Familiarity with middleware messaging protocols (MQTT AMQP) and API gateways.
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent documentation and technical communication abilities.
Bilingual (English and Arabic) is highly desirable.
Certification in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) cybersecurity (e.g. CISSP) or architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF).
Experience with smart poles command and control centers and integrated urban mobility infrastructure.
Familiarity with digital twin platforms city data platforms and ESG/sustainability-aligned digital infrastructure.
Additional Information :
Business Unit: Strategy & Transformation
Level: Mid Senior Level
Industry: Smart Cities / Digital Infrastructure / Urban Innovation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
