10 Security Architect jobs in Qatar

About Us:

Ooredoo is a dynamic global Telecommunications player operating in 10 countries serving more than 138 million customers. Ooredoo Qatar employs approximately 1,600 people driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Qatar, and it is a team that you can be part of

About the Role:

The AI Security Architect is a senior customer-facing role responsible for designing and guiding the secure implementation of AI platforms and workloads across Ooredoo's enterprise and government client base. The role ensures that AI solutions delivered by Ooredoo are secure, compliant, and resilient tailored to meet the regulatory, operational, and risk requirements of each customer. This role involves working directly with clients' IT, cybersecurity, and data science teams to advise on secure architectures for AI/ML, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure compliance with local and international standards such as Q-CERT, CRA, and GDPR.

This role sits within the Professional Services team and directly contributes to project acquisition and delivery. The Senior Manager leads the technical realization of AI solutions, ensuring architectural consistency, operational scalability, and compliance with local regulatory standards. The role collaborates closely with presales, delivery, and vendor teams to ensure successful execution of complex AI and infrastructure projects. For more details, please click here.

About You:

Technical Expertise:

• Minimum 12 years of experience
• 6+ years in technical consulting, solution architecture, or infrastructure engineering.
• 4+ years' experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Azure, GCP, Oracle, and ISVs like VMware, and RedHat.
• Expertise in GPU-enabled architecture design, cloud migrations, and hybrid environments.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, container platforms, and orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in AI/ML workflows and APIs (OpenAI, Azure AI, Hugging Face).
• Deep knowledge of networking (including InfiniBand) and security architectures in enterprise/cloud contexts.

Professional Experience:

• Experience working in or with telecom, government, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Qatari and regional ICT compliance standards (e.g., CRA, Q-CERT).

Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to identify the customer requirements and convert them into a new potential AI use case or identify an existing use case, thereby helping Customer to build the AI solution.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with various Customers and internal stakeholders and communicate complex Solutions and AI use cases clearl

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related fields (Master's preferred).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, OCSP, CKA/CKS, Azure Security Engineer, or relevant AI/ML security credentials

• Develop and maintain the architecture for the cybersecurity model, security design approach, baseline, and design roadmap. Support Cyber Security Head in enhancing and improving cybersecurity levels, while also identifying cyber security requirements and standards across the entire Company.

• Major challenges are:
  1) Operating in a complex technical environment containing interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  2) Contributing to other multi-disciplinary tasks whilst providing expertise in specialised area (Design and Architectures).
  3) Supporting and assisting frequent shareholders audits and cold eye reviews and closes all findings and gaps in timely manner.
  4) Contributing to the ongoing continuous improvement due to the current maturity level and the changing IT and OT landscape and the push towards a safe and secure Digital transformation.
  5) Understanding of the technology landscape of major vendors for the next 5 years.

• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on security strategies and roadmaps to manage identified risks and ensure adoption, and adherence to standards.
• Provide advice on the application and operation of all types of security controls, including legislative and regulatory requirements such as data protection, general data protection regulation (GDPR) and software copyright law.
• Plan, study, and design a resistant security architecture for the various IT and OT projects including but not limited to security requirements/blueprints for all assets/services.
• Provide technical and tactical guidance and supervision to other teams within and outside the IRM unit.
• Ensure that all IT/OT services and technologies are reviewed and approved prior to installation in alignment with the requirements published and to properly document any deviations.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for all systems and services with multilevel security requirements of processing multiple classification of data in both IT/OT environments.
• Document and address organization's information and cybersecurity architecture requirements throughout project life cycle and in alignment with the enterprise architecture processes.

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or computer engineering.
• Professional certification in information security management and standards (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC, ISO27001, etc.).

• 9 years' information security experience.
• OT related engineering experience in oil and gas sector.
• Knowledge and experience of solid design principles and secure architecture standards.
• Conversant with relevant information security national and international standards.
• Advanced knowledge of security and security protocols.
• Effective communication, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to provide business units with the right tools.
• Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and architecture.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technological opportunities and trends.

• Ability to assess and evaluate risk and the impact of legislation, and actively promotes compliance.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of IT business applications.
• Effective and persuasive in both written and oral communication.

*Job Specification *

Job Purpose

• Develop and maintain the architecture for the cybersecurity model, security design approach, baseline, and design roadmap. Support Cyber Security Head in enhancing and improving cybersecurity levels, while also identifying cyber security requirements and standards across the entire Company.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• Major challenges are:
  
  1) Operating in a complex technical environment containing interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  
  2) Contributing to other multi-disciplinary tasks whilst providing expertise in specialised area (Design and Architectures).
  
  3) Supporting and assisting frequent shareholders audits and cold eye reviews and closes all findings and gaps in timely manner.
  
  4) Contributing to the ongoing continuous improvement due to the current maturity level and the changing IT and OT landscape and the push towards a safe and secure Digital transformation.
  
  5) Understanding of the technology landscape of major vendors for the next 5 years.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on security strategies and roadmaps to manage identified risks and ensure adoption, and adherence to standards.
• Provide advice on the application and operation of all types of security controls, including legislative and regulatory requirements such as data protection, general data protection regulation (GDPR) and software copyright law.
• Plan, study, and design a resistant security architecture for the various IT and OT projects including but not limited to security requirements/blueprints for all assets/services.
• Provide technical and tactical guidance and supervision to other teams within and outside the IRM unit.
• Ensure that all IT/OT services and technologies are reviewed and approved prior to installation in alignment with the requirements published and to properly document any deviations.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for all systems and services with multilevel security requirements of processing multiple classification of data in both IT/OT environments.
• Document and address organization's information and cybersecurity architecture requirements throughout project life cycle and in alignment with the enterprise architecture processes.

*Person Specification - Minimum Requirement *

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or computer engineering.
• Professional certification in information security management and standards (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC, ISO27001, etc.).

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 9 years' information security experience.
• OT related engineering experience in oil and gas sector.
• Knowledge and experience of solid design principles and secure architecture standards.
• Conversant with relevant information security national and international standards.
• Advanced knowledge of security and security protocols.
• Effective communication, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to provide business units with the right tools.
• Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and architecture.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technological opportunities and trends.

Technical and Business Skills

• Ability to assess and evaluate risk and the impact of legislation, and actively promotes compliance.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of IT business applications.
• Effective and persuasive in both written and oral communication.

Job Posting Date: 15 Oct 2025

Work Location: Doha, QA

Company: QatarEnergy LNG

• Develop and maintain the architecture for the cybersecurity model, security design approach, baseline, and design roadmap. Support Cyber Security Head in enhancing and improving cybersecurity levels, while also identifying cyber security requirements and standards across the entire Company.

• Major challenges are:

1) Operating in a complex technical environment containing interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

2) Contributing to other multi-disciplinary tasks whilst providing expertise in specialised area (Design and Architectures).

3) Supporting and assisting frequent shareholders audits and cold eye reviews and closes all findings and gaps in timely manner.

4) Contributing to the ongoing continuous improvement due to the current maturity level and the changing IT and OT landscape and the push towards a safe and secure Digital transformation.

5) Understanding of the technology landscape of major vendors for the next 5 years.

• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on security strategies and roadmaps to manage identified risks and ensure adoption, and adherence to standards.
• Provide advice on the application and operation of all types of security controls, including legislative and regulatory requirements such as data protection, general data protection regulation (GDPR) and software copyright law.
• Plan, study, and design a resistant security architecture for the various IT and OT projects including but not limited to security requirements/blueprints for all assets/services.
• Provide technical and tactical guidance and supervision to other teams within and outside the IRM unit.
• Ensure that all IT/OT services and technologies are reviewed and approved prior to installation in alignment with the requirements published and to properly document any deviations.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for all systems and services with multilevel security requirements of processing multiple classification of data in both IT/OT environments.
• Document and address organization's information and cybersecurity architecture requirements throughout project life cycle and in alignment with the enterprise architecture processes.

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or computer engineering.
• Professional certification in information security management and standards (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC, ISO27001, etc.).

• 9 years' information security experience.
• OT related engineering experience in oil and gas sector.
• Knowledge and experience of solid design principles and secure architecture standards.
• Conversant with relevant information security national and international standards.
• Advanced knowledge of security and security protocols.
• Effective communication, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to provide business units with the right tools.
• Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and architecture.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technological opportunities and trends.

• Ability to assess and evaluate risk and the impact of legislation, and actively promotes compliance.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of IT business applications.
• Effective and persuasive in both written and oral communication.

Job description:

Job Specification
Job Purpose

• Develop and maintain the architecture for the cybersecurity model, security design approach, baseline, and design roadmap. Support Cyber Security Head in enhancing and improving cybersecurity levels, while also identifying cyber security requirements and standards across the entire Company.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• Major challenges are:

1) Operating in a complex technical environment containing interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

2) Contributing to other multi-disciplinary tasks whilst providing expertise in specialised area (Design and Architectures).

3) Supporting and assisting frequent shareholders audits and cold eye reviews and closes all findings and gaps in timely manner.

4) Contributing to the ongoing continuous improvement due to the current maturity level and the changing IT and OT landscape and the push towards a safe and secure Digital transformation.

5) Understanding of the technology landscape of major vendors for the next 5 years.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on security strategies and roadmaps to manage identified risks and ensure adoption, and adherence to standards.
• Provide advice on the application and operation of all types of security controls, including legislative and regulatory requirements such as data protection, general data protection regulation (GDPR) and software copyright law.
• Plan, study, and design a resistant security architecture for the various IT and OT projects including but not limited to security requirements/blueprints for all assets/services.
• Provide technical and tactical guidance and supervision to other teams within and outside the IRM unit.
• Ensure that all IT/OT services and technologies are reviewed and approved prior to installation in alignment with the requirements published and to properly document any deviations.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for all systems and services with multilevel security requirements of processing multiple classification of data in both IT/OT environments.
• Document and address organization's information and cybersecurity architecture requirements throughout project life cycle and in alignment with the enterprise architecture processes.

Person Specification - Minimum Requirement
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or computer engineering.
• Professional certification in information security management and standards (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC, ISO27001, etc.).

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 9 years' information security experience.
• OT related engineering experience in oil and gas sector.
• Knowledge and experience of solid design principles and secure architecture standards.
• Conversant with relevant information security national and international standards.
• Advanced knowledge of security and security protocols.
• Effective communication, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to provide business units with the right tools.
• Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and architecture.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technological opportunities and trends.

Technical and Business Skills

• Ability to assess and evaluate risk and the impact of legislation, and actively promotes compliance.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of IT business applications.
• Effective and persuasive in both written and oral communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Manage WiFi controllers (Aruba) and ensure reliable wireless network connectivity.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and other network security devices.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and infrastructure upgrades.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Network & Security Engineering to operate within the QIG ICT/Infrastructure section
• Preferred certifications: CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, MCSA/MCSE, CCNA, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001:2022
• Should have experience in Network Design & Implementation (LAN/WAN), WiFi Controller Management (Aruba), Firewall & WAF Configuration, Cloud Security, and Patch Management
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Should be available to join immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security of an organization's network infrastructure. The role ensures that systems, networks, and data are protected from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats. The engineer also plays a key role in developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and responding to incidents to maintain a secure and resilient network environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security devices.
• Monitor network traffic and security alerts to identify and respond to potential threats in real time.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to detect and mitigate risks.
• Implement and manage network access control, authentication, and encryption protocols.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT, SOC, and infrastructure teams to ensure end-to-end security across systems.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, incidents, and change management processes.
• Stay updated with emerging security technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer, Network Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk).
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCNP Security, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Palo Alto PCNSE).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR13, QAR15,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Network Security: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Required)

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Network & Systems Security Engineer with strong expertise in networking and Windows environments. The consultant will be responsible for supporting network and security operations, with a focus on Fortinet technologies and Windows hardening. This is a full-time, on-site role based on the staging floor and customer site, with extended working hours during the plant shutdown period in November.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls.

· Deploy, maintain, and optimize Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (policy configuration, VPN, security profiles, HA, logging, monitoring).

· Perform Windows Server administration and hardening to ensure compliance with security best practices.

· Support day-to-day staging, testing, and production activities on customer premises.

· Provide technical support during customer's Plant Shutdown (November), including extended working hours and weekend availability.

· Collaborate with customer IT/security teams to ensure stable and secure operations.

· Document configurations, procedures, and issue resolutions to ensure operational continuity.

Mandatory Requirements:

· Proven experience in networking and security infrastructure.

· Strong hands-on expertise with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.

· Professional certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent).

· Experience in Windows Server administration and hardening.

· Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across networking and server environments.

· Ability to work under pressure during high-demand periods (e.g., plant shutdowns).

Assignment Details

· Start Date: Immediate requirement.

· Duration: Until end of December 2025, with possibility of renewal.

· Working Hours: Standard full-time.

About Infra Assure

Infra Assure brings over 25 years of experience in IT infrastructure, security, and cloud services. Trusted by SMEs and government institutions, our expert engineers and consultants deliver secure, high-performance IT solutions. With a security-first approach, we ensure compliance and data protection across all implementations. Our proven expertise spans enterprise IT, virtualization, networking, and data analytics. At Infra Assure, we build long-term strategic IT foundations that support growth and operational excellence.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Network and Security Engineer to join our team in Qatar. The role involves designing and managing secure, high-performance network environments with strong expertise in switching, cloud, and virtualization. Experience in firewalls, endpoint protection, and multi-vendor integration is essential. The candidate should be capable of handling multiple tasks, configurations, and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure secure and optimized infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on expertise in switching technologies, including Cisco Nexus and cross-vendor network integration.
• Design and implement robust IT architectures and scalable network environments
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols: MPLS (Layer 2/3), BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DVMRP, PIM.
• Manage virtualization, cloud migration, and data center optimization using technologies like VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Azure/AWS.
• Lead deployments of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Virtual Data Centers (VDC).
• Manage network security: ACLs, IPSec/SSL VPNs, AAA, endpoint protection (AV, EDR, SIEM).
• Collaborate on AI-ready infrastructure and support real-time analytics integration using platforms such as Microsoft Azure AI, Google Cloud AI, and Elastic Stack.
• Support cloud-based architectures (IaaS/PaaS) and hybrid environments.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software support and escalations.
• Maintain technical documentation and performance baselines.
• Confidently lead customer presentations and design workshops.
• Handle multiple tasks and configurations across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4–9 years of experience in Information Security and IT infrastructure.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Security Engineer.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security concepts and architecture.

Certifications (Preferred)

Having certifications such as CCIE, VCAP-NV, or Fortinet NSE is a strong plus. Other relevant licenses or vendor-specific certifications in networking, security, or cloud technologies will also be considered favorably.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support
• Flexible work environment
• Collaborative and innovative company culture

If you are passionate about network security and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply immediately. Send your resume to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR5, QAR6,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How soon can you join if selected?

Experience:

• Network and Security: 6 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)