Role sheet · Engineering
Cloud Architect
مهندس البنية السحابية
Designs secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud platforms that host national digital services.
Tasks changing in this role, 2026–2030
An illustrative development reference, not a job description or a requirement.
- Controlling and monitoring cloud running costs alongside designing the architectureShiftingCloud & Infra
- Designing exit paths and data portability between suppliersGrowingCloud & InfraPolicy & Governance
- Preparing infrastructure to run AI models securelyGrowingCloud & InfraAI & Data
- Configuring servers by handDecliningCloud & Infra
A sample work product that shows the skill
An exit assessment for one critical workload showing the steps, duration and estimated cost.
Core responsibilities
- Define target cloud architectures, landing zones and migration roadmaps.
- Set architecture standards for security, resilience, networking and cost control.
- Review solution designs and guide engineering teams through implementation.
Target level in each domain
Editorial estimateWhat is usually expected of someone in this role, as a guide for a development conversation, not for performance appraisal.
- AI & DataApplication (2 of 4)
- CybersecurityProficiency (3 of 4)
- Cloud & InfraLeadership (4 of 4)
- Service DesignAwareness (1 of 4)
- Policy & GovernanceApplication (2 of 4)
- Agile DeliveryProficiency (3 of 4)
- Emerging TechProficiency (3 of 4)
- LeadershipApplication (2 of 4)
Matching SFIA skill codes
An editorial, indicative mapping.
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