Solutions Architect

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect to join our team. This is a key, customer-facing role focused on designing and implementing cutting-edge, cloud-native solutions for our national and enterprise-level system integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise across various Cloud Service Provider (CSP) technologies and a passion for solving complex business challenges.  

You will be responsible for translating customer requirements into robust, scalable, and secure architectural designs, and providing technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle utilizing the wide portfolio of technology partner offerings. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with customers to understand their strategic business goals, technical requirements, and challenges. 

• Lead technical discovery sessions and workshops to define the scope and vision for new solutions. 

• Design and architect end-to-end, cloud-native solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with customer objectives. 

• Create and present detailed architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and strategic roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders  

Candidate Attributes

• Exceptional technical expertise across multiple domains of network and security engineering with strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex network issues, identifying security vulnerabilities, and developing effective solutions under pressure while maintaining attention to detail 

• Excellent communication skills essential for explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, writing clear and comprehensive documentation, and presenting confidently to client executives and internal stakeholders with ability to build trust and credibility 

• Customer service orientation crucial for the client-facing aspects of the role, with commitment to delivering exceptional service, responsiveness to client needs, and ability to manage expectations effectively while working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality 

• Leadership capabilities important for mentoring junior staff and leading technical projects, with ability to influence others, drive consensus on technical decisions, and take ownership of complex initiatives from conception through completion 

• Continuous learning mindset essential given the rapidly evolving nature of network and security technologies, with commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging threats, and new technologies through ongoing education, professional development, and hands-on experimentation 

• Strong business acumen valuable for understanding the commercial implications of technical decisions and contributing to business development efforts, with ability to balance technical excellence with cost considerations and business requirements 

• Risk management perspective crucial for making sound security decisions and implementing appropriate controls without unnecessarily impeding business operations, with ability to assess and communicate risk effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels 

• Security consciousness with thorough understanding of security best practices, threat vectors, and risk mitigation strategies, staying current with emerging security threats and implementing appropriate countermeasures 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related technical discipline is mandatory.  

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in network and security engineering roles with demonstrated expertise in enterprise-level infrastructure design, implementation, and management, including both customer-facing and internal infrastructure responsibilities with proven track record of successful project delivery 

• Professional certifications in networking are required, with preference for advanced certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or equivalent vendor certifications from Juniper, Arista, or other major networking vendors. Multiple networking certifications demonstrating breadth of knowledge will be highly valued 

• Security certifications are mandatory, with strong preference for advanced certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC). Additional specialized security certifications will be considered advantageous 

• Extensive hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, and wireless networking technologies is required, including proficiency with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching technologies (VLANs, STP, LACP), and network services (DHCP, DNS, NTP). Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) is highly desirable 

• Data center networking experience is essential, including familiarity with data center design principles, high-availability architectures, performance optimization techniques, and data center technologies such as fabric switching, load balancing, and storage networking 

• Cloud computing platform experience is mandatory, with hands-on expertise in at least two of the three major platforms: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services. Relevant cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are strongly preferred 

• Security tools and practices experience must include hands-on work with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability assessment tools, and security information and event management platforms. Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls is required 

• Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent verbal and written communication skills required for client interactions, technical documentation, and presentations. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with international clients and stakeholders. Additional language skills, particularly Arabic, will be considered an asset 

• Experience in consulting or managed services environments is highly preferred, demonstrating the ability to work with multiple clients, manage competing priorities, and deliver consistent quality across diverse technical environments with understanding of service level agreements and client relationship management