Solutions Architect (AI-Powered Data Center)

NTT; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced individual to lead the design and architecture of Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC). The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in data center technologies, particularly within the UAE market. Responsibilities include building end-to-end data center architectures and collaborating with sales teams. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8 – 12+ years of experience in data center technologies, with at least 5+ years in the UAE.
• Experience working directly with enterprise customers in the UAE market is mandatory.
• Ability to work in fast-paced pre-sales environments and lead solution strategy end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC).
• Build end-to-end data center architectures, including compute, storage, and virtualization.
• Support the sales team in RFP / RFI responses.

Skills

Deep expertise in Data Center Infrastructure

Strong communication skills

Ability to articulate value propositions

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Education

Relevant certifications (VMware VCP / VCAP, HPE ASE / Master)

Tools

VMware

NVIDIA

Cisco UCS

Dell PowerEdge

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC) and modern infrastructure solutions.
• Build end-to-end data center architectures, including compute, storage, virtualization, network fabrics, and AI workloads.
• Develop BoQ, solution designs, technical proposals, HLD / LLD, and implementation roadmaps.
• Conduct customer workshops and requirement-gathering sessions across business and technical teams.
• Create financial models, BOM costings, and TCO / ROI business justifications.
• Support the sales team in RFP / RFI responses and competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with vendor partners and maintain strong relationships across the UAE ecosystem.
• Lead PoC engagements for storage, virtualization, HCI, and AI infrastructure stacks.
• Ensure solution scalability, high availability, performance, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in AI data center, GPU computing, and next-gen storage.

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in Data Center Infrastructure, including: Compute & Servers | Storage Systems (SAN, NAS, Object) | Virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) | Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) | Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) | Backup, DR, Ransomware Protection, and Data Mobility | Data Center Networks & Fabric Architectures
• Proven experience designing AI-ready data centers, including GPU-based clusters and high-performance storage.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation, orchestration, and cloud-ready architectures.
• Familiarity with colocation, edge, DR sites, and hybrid DC models.

Vendor Experience

• Compute & Infrastructure: HPE, Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge
• Storage: NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell EMC, HPE Storage
• Virtualization & SDDC: VMware vSphere / vSAN / NSX, Nutanix, Red Hat
• AI Data Center: NVIDIA GPU stacks, DGX, AI networking fabrics
• Knowledge of backup platforms like Veritas, Veeam, Rubrik is a plus.

Business & Communication Skills

• Strong communication skills—able to simplify complex data center concepts for business stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with enterprise customers in the UAE market is mandatory.
• Ability to articulate value propositions around performance, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Skilled in writing proposals, HLDs / LLDs, and presenting to C-level audiences.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills for data center cost and sizing.

Required experience

• 8 –12+ years of experience in data center technologies, with at least 5+ years in the UAE.
• Relevant certifications (VMware VCP / VCAP, HPE ASE / Master, Dell / NetApp / Pure certs, NVIDIA or AI infrastructure certs) are a major plus.
• Ability to work in fast-paced pre-sales environments and lead solution strategy end-to-end.
• Proactive, self-driven, and highly technical with a strong appetite for emerging AI infrastructure trends.

Workplace type: On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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