Senior Solutions Architect – Secure Networking

NTT Limited; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Limited in the Netherlands is seeking a Consultant to engage with clients and design integrated solutions. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, be fluent in English and proficient in Dutch, and possess certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks. A hybrid working model is offered.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Possesses certification in enterprise architecture and IT service management frameworks.
• Fluent in English with proficiency in Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand business requirements and drive problem resolution.
• Design cohesive, integrated solutions across enterprise architecture layers.
• Continuously analyze emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build effective relationships

Knowledge of AI-driven networking

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code

Familiarity with Zero Trust and SASE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related discipline

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

COBIT

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

• Engage with clients to understand business requirements, perform analysis, and drive problem resolution.
• Operate across enterprise architecture layers and the broader value chain to design cohesive, integrated solutions.
• Proactively identify and develop opportunities for value‑added consultancy engagements.
• Evaluate and define optimal solution architectures, assessing trade‑offs across cost, performance, and scalability.
• Review and validate solution designs, ensuring alignment with specifications, standards, and best practices.
• Recommend and contribute to the development of new go‑to‑market solutions, leveraging industry and vertical expertise.
• Continuously analyse external trends to identify and assess emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the development of use cases across business, infrastructure, and functional domains.

Knowledge & Attributes

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, complemented by excellent interpersonal abilities to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and applies advanced specialist knowledge of reference architectures to support solution design.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, including AI‑driven networking, Infrastructure as Code, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
• Collapses effectively with cross‑functional teams, including sales, product management, and service delivery.
• Possesses a solid understanding of key concepts and strategic positioning of leading vendors within the networking domain.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, engineering, business, or a related discipline.
• Possesses certification and practical knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT service management frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, and COBIT.

Required Experience

• Demonstrates advanced experience in client engagement and consulting, with a strong capability in assessing and translating client requirements into effective solutions.
• Possesses extensive experience in integrating solutions within the broader business context, aligning with enterprise architecture, industry standards, and established best practices.
• Proven track record in the end‑to‑end lifecycle of solution development, including design, positioning, sales, and delivery.
• Fluent in English with proficiency in Dutch.

Workplace Type

Hybrid Working.

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.