Solution Architect — Network & Security (TL3)

Role Purpose

Independently own end-to-end solution design for assigned opportunities across ICT, Datacentre, Cloud and Cybersecurity — from requirement analysis through HLD, compliance and handover to delivery. In addition, lead and implement site and service delivery for AISS — driving on-site implementation and service execution for assigned projects. Solution Engineers prepare the BOQ and proposal; the Architect validates, reviews and approves the technical content.

Roles & Responsibilities

Solution Design & HLD Ownership

• Develop complete HLDs for assigned opportunities.
• Own technology selection, sizing logic and design trade-offs.
• Lead design workshops with customers for assigned opportunities.

Technical Compliance

• Ensure 100% technical compliance of the design against RFP requirements and standards.
• Review and sign off the compliance matrix prepared by Solution Engineers.

BOQ Validation, Review & Approval

• Validate BOQs prepared by Solution Engineers for architectural correctness — right products, quantities and licensing model.
• Approve or reject BOQs against the approved design (Architects do NOT prepare BOQs).

OEM Coordination

• Validate designs with OEM technical teams; obtain OEM design sign-offs where required.

Presales & Delivery Support

• Present solutions to customers; respond to technical clarifications.
• Document design intent for handover and support delivery during transition.

Site Delivery Assurance

• Lead and implement site and service delivery for AISS — drive on-site implementation, transition and service execution for assigned projects.
• Arbitrate design-vs-delivery technical disputes.

Candidate Requirements

Experience	9+ years in ICT / Network & Security, with 2+ years independently producing HLDs in a System Integrator or OEM environment.
Education	Bachelor's in Engineering / Computer Science / IT.
Mandatory Certifications	CCNP Enterprise or Security (or equivalent Professional) + 1 Cloud Associate (Azure / AWS) — per framework Part 5.2.
Technical Skills	Advanced network & security architecture; working datacenter & cloud architecture; independent HLD development; BOQ validation; OEM coordination.
Domain Knowledge	Enterprise networking and security solution design; compliance mapping against RFP requirements.
Behavioural	Independent design ownership; customer-facing confidence; collaborative with Solution Engineers and SMEs.
Career Path	TL3 → TL4 Senior Solution Architect → TL5 Principal Solution Architect (technical track).

. Skillset Required: Network & Security