JUNIOR SOLUTION ARCHITECT (Enterprise IT-Hardware & Network)

Cara Com MY; Sepang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Selangor is seeking a Junior Solution Architect to help design and deliver enterprise IT solutions with a focus on IT hardware and networking. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience in IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include assisting in solution design, network support, and compliance. This role offers growth opportunities into senior architecture positions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or network engineering.
• Basic experience with enterprise IT hardware, network devices, and security solutions.
• Eagerness to learn cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of enterprise IT solutions for hardware and networking.
• Assist in deploying, testing, and troubleshooting IT hardware and network infrastructure.
• Work alongside senior architects and sales teams to prepare technical proposals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of networking protocols

Basic knowledge of enterprise IT hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Juniper

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

JUNIOR SOLUTION ARCHITECT (Enterprise IT-Hardware & Network)

We are seeking a Junior Solution Architect to assist in designing and delivering enterprise IT solutions, with a primary focus on IT hardware and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior architects, technical teams, and sales teams to understand client requirements, develop solutions, and support deployment. This role is perfect for someone with a strong technical foundation in IT infrastructure who is eager to grow into a senior architecture role.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in Solution Design & Architecture
   • Support the design and development of enterprise IT solutions for hardware, networking, and infrastructure.
   • Assist in analyzing client requirements and proposing scalable and secure IT solutions.
   • Help in preparing network diagrams, system architecture blueprints, and solution documents.
2. IT Hardware & Networking Support
   • Assist in designing server, storage, and network infrastructure solutions.
   • Work with routers, switches, firewalls, and network security appliances.
   • Support the implementation of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity solutions.
3. Technical Consultation & Pre-Sales Support
   • Work alongside senior architects and sales teams to prepare technical proposals.
   • Participate in technical presentations, product demonstrations, and client meetings.
   • Assist in responding to RFPs/RFIs and preparing solution overviews.
4. Security & Compliance Support
   • Help ensure proposed solutions comply with industry standards and best practices.
   • Support security configurations for firewalls, network access, and enterprise security.
5. Implementation & Project Support
   • Assist in deploying, testing, and troubleshooting IT hardware and network infrastructure.
   • Work closely with engineers, system administrators, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
   • Document configurations, network setups, and best practices.
6. Research & Learning
   • Stay updated on IT infrastructure trends, emerging technologies, and certifications.
   • Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and on-the-job training.
   • Work towards certifications in IT networking, cloud, or security.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or network engineering.
• Basic experience with enterprise IT hardware, network devices, and security solutions.
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN).
• Familiarity with firewalls, routers, and switches (Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of servers, storage, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Eagerness to learn cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Certifications (Optional, but an advantage):

• Security: CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)